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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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When is surgery necessary for thyroid?

(1) When you have a cancerous growth (2) when you have a non-cancerous growth that pushs into the neck, causing other things in the neck to be squeezed (3) and this is the most likely case, when they can't tell from the biopsy if the growth is cancerous or not.

Can increase of thyroid medication cause hyperthyroid?

it can, but not likely. your doctor will give you the correct dose so that it doe not happen.

Are there any statistics re AWACS personnel and thyroid cancer?

My brother was an AWACs navigator and died at the age of 40 from thyroid cancer which became carcinomatosis throughout his entire body. he was treated for thyroid cancer but the disease had metastasized to his body. Therre should be an investigation if there are others out there who lost family members while serving their country.

What precautions should be taken with organic compounds?

Hypersensitivity reactions should be considered with organic compounds such as chlorhexidine, benzalkonium and hexachlorophine.

Is goiter genetic?

A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland, also known as the thyroid gland becoming enlarged. A goiter isn't necessarily genetic. However, thyroid conditions do run in families. So if someone in your family has a thyroid condition, this can increase your chances of having a thyroid condition.

Why is technetium not organified by the thyroid?

In the thyroid, pertechnetate is not metabolized as is iodide, and it accumulation is limited to the ion-concentrating mechanism of thyroid epithelial cells (its trapped but not organified).

Where can you get your Thyroid checked?

At an ear, nose, and throat doctor.

Just by a simple blood test.

An ultra sound.

These are just a few ways.

What are the effects of missing a week of thyroid medicine?

After missing a week of thyroid supplement, the body becomes hypOthyroid again and suffers symptoms related to that disease.

Does the thyroid have anything to do with raynauds?

Raynauds occurs in autoimmune people when the nerves that control the blood supply to the hands and feet "misfire" and tell those blood vessels to close down.

There are many thyroid diseases, some are autoimmune like Raynaud's. Frequently if a person has one autoimmune disease, they have others. However, thyroid and Raynaud's are not directly linked.

Does Equate Extra Strength Headache Relief interfere with thyroid medications?

Yes, in a couple of ways.

1) If you take them at the same time. Thyroid medications are meant to be taken alone, 30 minutes before you eat or digest anything else.

2) If aspirin (which is in Equate Extra Strength Headache relief) is used for even one week, the thyroid hormones they are looking for on tests (T3, T4 - both total and free, and TSH) will be lower. So, taking aspirin may not interfere with your thyroid medication, but it does interfere with how your thyroid is performing.

It should be noted that in some thyroid patients, specifically, those who have a normal thyroid except for low T3 or T4, taking thyroid hormones with acetaminophen can set you up for liver damage.

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and Naproxen (Aleve) are safe alternative pain relievers which have not been shown to interfere with thyroid medications.

What make thyroxine and triiodothyronine low?

An underactive thyroid gland, also known as hypothyroidism. The gland is not producing enough T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine). These hormones control metabolism, so underactive thyroid symptoms include fatigue, mentally foggy, depression, weight gain, slow pulse, constipation, dry hair and skin and nails, even low body temperature. Menstrual irregularities and feeling cold easily can occur as well. It can be easily treated by taking thyroid hormone daily. A TSH level (thyroid stimulating hormone) should be run as well, and will be high unless the pituitary gland is failing.

Do humans or cats have a more active thyroid gland?

Like some humans, cats also have a more active thyroid gland. Cats have two thyroid glands. A disorder that is very common in old cats is called hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid glands).

What type of preparation is needed for a thyroid fine needle biopsy?

If a needle biopsy is done, no special preparation is needed. If a large needle biopsy is being done, the doctor may order some tests to determine the clotting ability of the blood.

How long after changing thyroid medicine should you wait to get blood work?

My Dr suggested 6 weeks, but I will see if I can get it tested again in four or five. My Dr suggested 6 weeks, but I will see if I can get it tested again in four or five.

I am facing the problem of thyriod deases since last two year how control on this deases?

In order to treat a thyroid disorder, a doctor must evaluate you. Make sure to take your medication exactly as prescribed. It is very dangerous to not take thyroid medicine.

Does hyperthyroidism cause flu like body pain?

Hi,

Yes it does. My most irritating symptom is severe back and neck pain. Other symptoms are sweating, racing heart, hand tremors , diarrhea and fatigue. I knew that it was not the flu because of the irregular heart beat and the hand tremors, but for me the pain was very bothersome until I was treated for the hyperthyroidism. Hope that helps.

Why is the thyroid gland considered to be an endocrine organ?

Both types of reproductive organs produce hormones in addition to the production of ovum and sperm, respectively. The testes produce testosterone, and the ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone. Such hormones are responsible for control and onset of conception and the growth of offspring.

Why should you not take phentermine when you have hyperthyroidism?

Phentermine is a stimulant commonly used for weight loss. Hyperthyroidism is when the thyroid is working a little to hard and may cause weightloss. The combination of hyperthyroidism with phentermine is like a recipe for anorexia without having to miss meals.

What is the function of the cricoid cartilage?

The thyroid cartilage forms the bulk of the anterior wall of the larynx, and serves to protect the vocal folds ("vocal cords") which are located directly behind it.

Could a hard lump on the back of the neck be related to the surgery that you had on your thyroid gland?

I certainly wouldn't think so. When something occurs in the front of the neck, and lymph gland reaction will be limited to the front of the neck. In the posterior neck, there are lymph glands there as well, but this "hard lump" could also be a sebaceous cyst. "Hard lump" is not usually heard from a patient, and I would be concerned and want to know if there are other "hard lumps", such as under the arms, and in the groin (and actually get to examine them). If there are multiple "hard lumps", I would strongly suggest you see a physician and let him determine the cause. There are many "innocent" reasons for swollen lymph glands (if that is what this is), but there are some not-so-innocent things that could cause that as well...