Thyroid

If the patient has a goiter (an enlargement of the thyroid gland, causing a swelling in the front of the neck), it may cause difficulties with swallowing or breathing.

'Thyroid' disorders have been noted for centuries, since at least the 1100s. However, as the thyroid gland wasn't identified until 1656, the cause of these disorders was a medical mystery for a very long time. In 1656, the thyroid gland was at last located and identified by Thomas Wharton, an anatomist. For more information see 'Related Links' below.

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) raises calcium levels in the blood when it's sensed that calcium levels are a bit lower than they ought to be. 99% of your body's calcium in the bones, so it stands to reason that PTH acts on bone to have it release calcium into the bloodstream. Indeed, this is exactly how the hormone works.

A detailed mechanism for how this occurs is given in:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parathyroid_hormone

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Some diseases can be transmitted through contact with the mucus of someone who is infected, such as the common cold or the flu. However, mucus is usually the symptom of an illness rather than the cause.

The Thryroid Gland secrets Thyoxine and it targets all tissues and its action is to increase metabolic rate, regulars growth and development.

The two main thyroid hormones that affect metabolic rate are T4 and T3. Since T4 must be converted to T3 to be used by the body, the real answer is just T3 since that is the only hormone the cells actually use to regulate metabolism.

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The answer is yes and no. If you are aware that you have Hashimotos Disease, and you are being treated for the condition, there is no reason why, without proper medical guidance, you can conceive a healthy normal baby. Some women with the Disease can find it difficult to conceive a child, and may suffer several miscarriages, while others can conceive quite quickly, and with minimum difficulty. Women who have difficulty conceiving, may not even be aware that they have a thyroid condition, or there medication may not have been adjusted to compensate for the pregnancy. It is extremely important, to have your levels tested during each trimester, as the medication may need to be adjusted, to ensure you and your babies health. If levels and medication are not monitored, in early pregnancy it can cause miscarriage, and in later stages, still birth and/or premature labour. It can also cause children to be developmentally slower than children of the same age.

The recovery time from having thyroid surgery is relatively short and most people can return to their normal activities within 2 weeks. The neck muscles may be sore for longer than that though.

What type of checkup? If you are a woman and you need your yearly check up, you see a gynecologist. If it's the rest of your body, a general practitioner is fine.

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Containing an excessive number of blood vessels. Usually referring to a tumor or the liver where there are hepatic abnormalities.

See Link for Wilson's disease & hypervascular.

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Only a doctor can order the tests to determine if any thyroid nodule is dangerous. A thyroid uptake scan will help your doctor determine if your thyroid is hot (active) or cold (inactive).

The Anterior pituitary gland secretes the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) this targets the thyroid gland, stimulating the release of thyroid hormones. Thyroid-stimulating horomone(TSH) is secreted by the Pitutary gland( Specifically thyrotrope cells of Anterior pitutary gland). TSH regulates thyroid gland.

An estimated 1,590 people will die of thyroid cancer during 2009. Thyroid cancer is, however, considered one of the least deadly and most survivable cancers, and 5-year survival rates for thyroid cancer is almost 97%. For more information on this cancer please visit http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidcancer/a/neckcheck.htm

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Part of the endocrine system, these endocrine glands help to regulate homeostasis.

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Because thyroid hormones affect each and every living cell in the body, hyperthyroidism also affects these cells by revving up their metabolism beyond the point they are designed to function optimally.

For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of thyroid dysfunction, please seek the help of a board certified endocrinologist who specializes in thyroid problems.

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Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).

About hyperthyroidism

Your thyroid is an endocrine gland. This means that it secretes hormones into your bloodstream. Hormones are chemicals produced by your body to help regulate how your cells and organs work. They are sometimes called chemical messengers.



Your thyroid gland makes two hormones: thyroxine (also called T4) and triiodothyronine (also called T3). Together, these hormones regulate your body's growth and metabolism. Your metabolism is how quickly your body burns energy and how quickly reactions in your body happen. Your rate of metabolism affects lots of things, such as how much you weigh and how much you sleep.

The production of your thyroid hormones is controlled by another hormone called thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). This is made by an endocrine gland in your brain called the pituitary gland.

What is hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid gland is overactive and produces excess thyroid hormones. This speeds up your body's metabolism, meaning that organs and processes in your body work faster.

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism has many different symptoms. In general, the symptoms relate to a speeding up of your body's metabolism. Symptoms include:

feeling nervous, irritable or emotional

tremor (shaking)

sleeping poorly

being intolerant of heat and sweating more than usual

losing weight despite having an increased appetite (although around one in 10 people will gain weight)

feeling tired

muscle weakness

increased heart rate or palpitations

having infrequent periods or problems getting pregnant

having more frequent bowel movements or diarrhoea

shortness of breath, especially when exercising

loss of hair or finer hair than usual

swelling of your thyroid gland (goitre)

swollen/red eyes, or double vision

If you have some, or all, of these symptoms, see your family doctor.