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Thyroid

The thyroid is responsible for controlling your metabolism, blood calcium levels, energy, excess fats, hormones, oxygen, weight loss. Blood tests can determine your TSH levels to see if you thyroid gland is functioning properly. If you have an under-active thyroid, you are said to have hypothyroidism. If you have an overactive thyroid, you are said to have hyperthyroidism. The thyroid can also be related to several other conditions such as Grave's Disease and heart problems.

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Which micromineral is essential to the production of thyroid hormones?

The micronutrient essential to the production of thyroid hormone is the halogen Iodine.

What could a knot behind your left ear be that has been there for as long as you can remember but it doesn't hurt and could it be thyroid cancer?

A knot behind your left ear is probably a lymph gland. However, thyroid tissue can infrequently be found in other areas of the body outside of its normal placement. Early in embryonic development, the thyroid gland forms near the brain and migrates downward to its normal position in the lower neck. Sometimes "pieces" can be left behind during migration that function like normal thyroid tissue. Additionally, thyroid tissue can sometimes be found in the chest cavity or other body parts when the migration process has not gone properly.

If you are worried about your thyroid, the lump, or cancer, go to your doctor for answers. Make sure you understand his/her explanation fully and ask for it to be noted in your chart including size, so if it appears to have grown you can go back and remeasure and seek further evaluation.

AnswerThyroid cancer is in the neck. The knot behind your ear is probably part of your head. If you have had it awhile, and it hasn't grown, it is probably normal. You would have a knot in your neck if it were your thyroid.

What are Symptoms of hyperthyroid?

There are many symptoms (also note that they are the same as anxiety and stress): raised heart rate, palpitations depending on how high your levels are, rapid weight loss, edginess, tiredness even though you feel energetic, unable to sleep, increased sweating, tremors and thirst. You should cut down on your caffiene intake because that also speeds up your heart rate and know that all these symptoms are normal and that everything will be okay. Because of the rapid heart rate you may start to feel anxious a lot so if you do please talk to some one about it.

How many thyroid glands to cats have?

There is one feline thyroid gland in a cat. The gland itself has many parts however, including two lobes - one on each side of the trachea (windpipe).

Can a fine needle aspiration case the cancer to metastasize?

To acquire a sampling of the cells in a thyroid nodule, an endocrinologist or a radiologist will need to perform a fine needle biopsy. The cells extracted will then be evaluated by a pathologist to determine if the growth is benign or malignant, and if surgery is needed. As for a fine needle biopsy will cause thyroid cancer to metastasize, talk to your doctor.

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How soon after thyroid removal do you begin medication?

It depends partly on the reason for thyroid removal, however most patients are started on thyroid hormone immediately.

Can hair loss be a symptom of a thyroid disorder?

Yes, hair loss can be one of many symptoms of a thyroid condition. The thyroid condition that most commonly experiences hair loss is an overactive thyroid, or hyperthyroid. Hyperthyroidism is when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormones.

Is everything okay if your hcg levels were low but two days later another blood test showed they had tripled?

starting out low isn't a problem, you may just have had implantation later, or even ovulated later than you thought, as long as the levels are going up. Here is information on HCG levels http://www.bobrow.net/kimberly/birth/hcglevels.html ~pawsalmighty

Is there a over the counter thyroid medicine pill you can take until you find a doctor other than levothyroxine?

In the United States levothyroxine is a prescription only medication. There are not other medicines here that replace thyroid hormone.

Whats the purpose of Naruto?

The purpose is to entertain whatchers/readers and it does give some valuble lessons to! And the show show that freindship and family is one of the most important things in the world! the top is right. Naruto is a show about protecting the ones you hold dear to yourself. And holding on to your dream too. Naruto's dream is to become the Hokage of his village (The leader of his village) and to protect them with his life. Naruto is very inspiring. :D

Is blood test for thyroid impacted by caffeine?

Prescribed thyroid medication will state on the bottle the proper way to take it. Typically it will say on the bottle to take one tablet in the morning, on an empty stomach, with plenty of water. It is important to take it with water, and on an empty stomach, because it will allow the thyroid medication to be absorbed into the bloodstream. It is best to wait at least 30 minutes before eating food. If you eat immediately after taking your thyroid medication, drink coffee, drink alcohol, or even add Metamusil to your water, this can affect the overall effectiveness of your thyroid medication. Talk with your physician if you have any questions regarding how to properly take your thyroid medication.

What is a thyroid problem what are the effects how does it affect your eating habits and weight and any other info please BTW I'm 14 and might have this?

Thyroid problems are generally divided into two categories, hypothyroid and hyperthyroid.

I'm going to assume that you have hypothyroidism, because that is more likely to be your situation.

Hypothyroidism has to do with the thyroid gland producing less T3 & T4 hormones that help regulate metabolism and mental and physical development. If you have this condition you will likely experience weight gain and generally feel tired most of the time. This can be especially true when you first wake up in the morning. You will find it hard to get out of bed.

The best thing to do is to go see a doctor, which you probably have done already. And, since this is difficult to diagnose, if your doctor doesn't give you a T3 and T4 test, I suggest that you get a second opinion and another set of lab tests.

Do i really have the symptoms of low thyroid?

According to mayoclinic.org it would seem that you might just have low thyroid symptoms. Or it's medical name hypothyroidism. Already before looking I suspected it. Even if my area of knowledge were for animals, it matched the symptoms. However, for you to be sure, I would suggest you go to a doctor, so the right test can be done and you can get treatment for your illness.

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 are the thyroid nodules symptoms and what to do about them?

There are usually no symptoms associated with thyroid nodules unless they become so large that they can be felt or seen at the base of your neck. If you think you have thyroid nodules, you should seek the advice of a physician because sometimes they can be cancerous.

What is a poisonous conditon of the thyroid gland?

When the thyroid doesn't produce enough thyroid stimulating hormones it becomes underactive, which is also known as hypothyroidism. Myxedema is a condition associated with hypothyroidism; a decreased production of thyroid stimulating hormones can cause thickening and swelling of the skin. A potentially life-threatening complication of myxedema is myxedema coma, which is associated with severe longstanding hypothyroidism. Myxedema coma is not common, but has been known to be most prevalent in the elderly and in women.


Since myxedema coma occurs when a thyroid patient is enduring poorly controlled hypothyroidism other symptoms can include low body temperature, mental changes, swelling in extremities, difficulty breathing, and metabolic blood test abnormalities.

What are the levels of thyroid hormone in hyper and hypo thyroid patients?

Screening thyroid hormone levels regularly includes blood tests for the TSH, T3, T4 and free T4. Normal TSH blood test levels can vary from .3 to 4.5 depending upon gender and life stages; like if you're pregnent or postpartum.

Do you have an under-active thyroid if you had a clot come out then had brown spotting for two weeks then dark maroon blood?

Patients with thyroid dysfunction often show signs in their reproductive systems. It is common for those with hypOthyroid problems to have irregular menstrual periods, both in the timing and quality of each period. Your thyroid does produce hormones, and it influences every cell in your body, including reproductive organs and glands. An endocrinologist is the doctor most skilled at diagnosing and treating endocrine disorders, but an OB/GYN is usually familiar with diagnosing thyroid dysfunction causing irregular menstrual cycles.

AnswerUnderactive thyroid have more to do with weight gain, sweating or not and fatique. Getting clotting is hormonal and has to do with the lining of the uterus and tissue build up. Go to an ob/gyn and get an internal exam and pap smear done.

What is the best test for thyroid cancer?

The most accurate diagnostic tool for thyroid cancer is a biopsy. In this process a sample of thyroid tissue is withdrawn and examined under a microscope by a pathologist. This usually takes a day or so.

What prevents iodine absorption?

The thyroid naturally absorbs iodine as part of the synthesis process in storing, and

secreting, thyroid hormone into the body. After this process is complete, leftover iodine gets

absorbed by other body tissues and flushed out of the body through urination. One reason that can prevent iodine from being absorbed properly is if there is a growth in the thyroid gland.


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Can ganoderma cause side effects?

Large doses (2-9 g) of ganoderma taken regularly over the course of 3-6 months may result in diarrhea, upset stomach, and dizziness.