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Are thyroid scans dangerous in children?
Radiation in any form comes with risks. Especially with children. Thyroid ultrasound and improved blood testing has nearly eliminated the need for most uptake scans for adults and children.
Can you perform ct scan of thyroid gland?
If there is a need to scan the thyroid gland, most of the time it can be done using an ultrasound scan. If further testing is needed, sometimes a doctor will order what's called a thyroid scan. A thyroid scan is a picture of the thyroid gland. This is taken after a small dose of a radioactive isotope, that is normally absorbed by the thyroid cells, has been injected or swallowed. This helps a physician determine if a growth on the thyroid is an active part of the thyroid tissue or not.
What happens during a thyroid ultrasound?
an imaging technique used for diagnosing suspected thyroid disease. It uses harmless, high-frequency sound waves to form an image. The sound waves are reflected by thyroid tissue to form a picture of internal structures.
When is tyroidektomy nessesery?
A thyroidectomy?If your thyroid is damaged you would need one to remove parts or the whole thyroid itself.
Why would I need a thyroid biopsy?
The test is generally performed when a lump or a nodule is detected in the thyroid. The test may also be ordered if the thyroid gland is enlarged and the cause is not apparent. The biopsy is usually a test for thyroid cancer.
Where can I get ultrasound technician lessons?
When you need to find ultrasound technician lessons the best place to look would be an online medical university. They will list the locations, and lots of information about their ultrasound technician courses.
Why After years of being on the same thyroid replacement therapy wht would my thyroid change?
As we age our bodies change and because of that medications need to be changed.
Our Endocrinology practice is looking to buy an ultrasound machine for thyroid ultrasounds and fine needle biopsies. What type of machine do we need and what is the average price range?
A company that makes ultrasound machines can best inform you as to what is available today and what best suits your needs. Visit these sites for contact information: www.ProvidianMedical.com AND www.NationalUltrasound.com AND www.theultrasoundstore.com
How do you know when you need an ultrasound?
When your physician says you do. There are many reasons why an ultrasound is ordered.
What would cause a person to have their thyroid removed?
A person might need to have their thyroid gland removed if there is concern that they might have thyroid cancer, or that it has been confirmed that they have thyroid cancer. Another reason for removing the thyroid gland is to help treat hyperthyroidism or Graves' disease.Related Article: Hyperthyroidism and Graves' DiseaseRelated Article: Thyroid Cancer Prognosis: What to Expect
Can a underactive thyroid be fixed with herbs?
No. You need to take prescription thyroid hormone.
Had a transvaginal ultrasound and now need to have a transabdominal ultrasound why?
not enough field of view on transvaginal scan
