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How important is the thyroid in the human body?
The thyroid is crucial for regulating metabolism, growth, and energy production in the body. It produces hormones that affect almost every cell and organ, so when it is not functioning properly, it can lead to a variety of health issues. Maintaining a healthy thyroid is essential for overall well-being.
Can your thyroid start working again after taking thyroid medicine for 10 yrs?
very unlikely
What is a thyroid nodule?
it means: nodule-a rounded lump or knot; heterogeneous means "composed of unlike parts. Therefore a rounded lump composed of dissimilar tissues on the thyroid (gland) located in the base of throat region. may or may not require medical attention.
Can I have a very low blood pressure after my thyroid gland was removed if I don't take synthetic thyroid medicine?
Nope
Is thyroid disease serious?
Yes very serious!
How do you cure an underactive thyroid?
This is a topic that I am well familiar with. I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid and it is important to follow the doctors orders on how to control it. Underactive thyroid isn't curable, however, it can be controlled by a pill that the doctor will prescribe for you. If it is not taken care of your metabolism will continue to slow down and therefore making it harder for a person to loose weight. For me I get tired easily so it is very important I take my medicine as prescribed. As with anything, it is most important to exercise regularly and change your eating habits. If you think you may have underactive thyroid, talk to your doctor. They will run some tests and can answer any questions you may have.
Can you have thyroid storm with tsh level of 0.01?
Yes, a thyroid storm can occur even with a very low TSH level, such as 0.01, which indicates hyperthyroidism. Thyroid storm is a severe and potentially life-threatening exacerbation of hyperthyroidism, characterized by significantly elevated levels of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) rather than just low TSH. It's important to assess clinical symptoms and other thyroid hormone levels to confirm the diagnosis, as TSH can be suppressed in hyperthyroid conditions.
Is Cretinism due to a congenital lack of thyroid secretion?
Yes, cretinism is the condition caused by congenital lack of thyroid secretion. Neonatal thyroid testing is an important preventive strategy. Cretinism can be prevented by thyroid supplementation in patients with congenital hypothyroidism.
What is your thyroid gland like?
Yes! a thyroid gland IS an endocrine gland
What is the element that is important for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland?
Iodine
What is active thyroid?
An under active thyroid produces too little of necessary thyroid hormones. Thyroid diseases are very common and can be treated with medication. With proper treatment, thyroid hormone levels can be restored and you will likely notice improvement in your symptoms as feeling less fatigue and weight control.
Why is benign thyroid disease so important to treat?
A benign thyroid condition is important to treat because it can still impact the overall health and function of the thyroid gland. There might also be a root cause as to why there is the benign condition. As long as a goiter, thyroid nodule, or thyroid adenoma are benign, not growing or causing symptoms such as a cough or difficulty to swallow or breathe, it will be monitored through diagnostic testing and ultrasounds.
