Thyroid

An overactive thyroid occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormones. This is commonly referred to as hyperthyroidism. An overactive thyroid usually causes a person to loose weight or have difficulty in gaining weight.

The condition characterized most often by hyperthyroidism, goiter and exophthalmos is Graves' Disease - an autoimmune disease in which the body creates antibodies against TSH receptors, stimulating the thyroid to overproduce hormone. Those same antibodies can attack other parts of the body with TSH receptors as well, including skin, bone and eyes.

Too little thyroxine results in a condition of hypothyroidism. Because thyroid hormones control the metabolism of all the cells in the body, the organism's metabolism may continue to slow until the condition is treated, or until death.

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Yes, half of the thyroid gland can be surgically removed. This surgery is known as a partial thyroidectomy. It is common that after half of the thyroid gland is surgically removed that a patient will need to start taking daily thyroid medication.

a procedure in which a sample of thyroid tissue is withdrawn for laboratory examination. The sample can be withdrawn through a needle or a surgical incision may be made to obtain a piece of thyroid tissue.

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Hyperactive thyroid is also known as hyperthyroidism. This is where the thyroid produces too much thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which causes ADHD related symptoms and a racy metabolism. If left untreated with a TSH blood test or otherwise, it will lead to some health issues, most notably heart and bone issues.

A hypoechoic mass is a lump which appears darker on an ultrasound scan. These darker areas on an ultrasound scan are suggestive of a tumor.

The thyroid gland controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes protins, and controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones. It participates in these processes by producing thyroid hormones.

The United States Food and Drug Administration recommends 150 micrograms of iodine per day for both men and women. This is necessary for proper production of thyroid hormone. Natural sources of iodine include sea life, such as kelp and certain seafood, as well as plants grown on iodine-rich soil. Salt for human consumption is often enriched with iodine and is referred to as iodized salt.1
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iodine

Yes it is very possible to survive without a thyroid gland. After the surgerical removal of the thyroid, say abt 4-6weeks after, the patient is given a pill of radioactive iodine. After this, the patient would be on iodine pills for life so as to aid the production of the thyroid hormone which no humna can survive without. I hope Ive been able to answer your question.

You have only one thyroid gland. shaped like a butterfly, it sits right above the windpipe.
the ONLY purpose for the thyroid gland is to produce thyroid hormone to your body.
If you need it removed, many people do, you can take a replacement hormone, in pill form, every morning on an empty stomach.

A deficiency that causes the thyroid gland to swell is iodine deficiency. This is also believed to be the main cause of goiter.

The thyroid gland (tissue) produces thyroxine and triiodothyronine. When the thyroid receives thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland it produces triiodothyronine which is commonly referred to as T3, and thyroxine which is commonly referred to as T4. These hormones regulate the metabolism, protein synthesis and sensitivity to other hormones in the body.

Well most people just feel constantly fatigued, like you can't get enough sleep, or like the inside of your throat is swollen, you may even get a mild fever. If the thyroid (TSH) is over 10 then you may experience other things like increase risk for heart disease, increase risk of infertility / misscariages, wieght gain can also occur. In severe cases some people can go into a fatal coma. But most people will go around feeling like they have no energy.

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.

Certain foods--including bananas, avocados, cheese, coffee, tea, cocoa, beer, licorice, citrus fruit, vanilla, and Chianti--must be avoided for 48 hours prior to testing.

TSH is commonly accepted today as the first-line diagnostic test for overall thyroid function. In general, a normal TSH level (0.3-4.5) indicates normal thyroid function. If the TSH is high or low, then T4 and T3 (and their "free" forms, FT4 and FT3) are evaluated to narrow the diagnosis.

The four glands, each of which is the size of a grain of rice, that are located around the surface of the thyroid gland is the parathyroid gland. The parathyroid glands control calcium regulation, which is the amount of calcium that is in the blood and within the bones.

More exercises and eating less isn't enough when you have hypothyroidism

A diet specific for hypothyroidism is a low-glycemic, high-fiber, lower-calorie diet. You have to fight insulin resistance.

The main hormone produced here is thyroxine, which controls metabolism in our cells.