Thyroid Disorders
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Thyroid Disorders Related to Pregnancy
By: Jim Lowrance
Pregnant women are at increased risk for developing thyroiditis and both mother and child can potentially experience thyroid hormone imbalances. more...
Radioactive Iodine Ablation of the Thyroid
By: Jim Lowrance
This procedure abbreviated - RAI is performed by giving a patient an oral dose of radioactive iodine, which causes thyroid tissue death to cease its hyper-functioning. more...
By: Taleish Daniels
Hyperthyroidism is a condition that causes the thyroid to overreact, effecting a person's metabolism, heart, and weight. more...
Overview of Hashimoto's Disease
By: Denise Oliveri
Hashimoto's thyroiditis sounds intimidating, but is actually a very common thyroid disorder. Learn more about symptoms, complications, and treatments for this disease. more...
Why Shouldn't I Drink Tea with Hashimoto's?
By: Sarah Tomley
Tea carries very high levels of fluoride, which was once the medical 'cure' for hyperthyroidism. A few cups of tea a day could be enough to disrupt thyroid function. more...
Mononucleosis and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
By: Jim Lowrance
Many medical research articles cite the Epstein-Barr Virus as being highly associated with autoimmune diseases, one of these being Hashimoto's thyroiditis. more...
By: Jim Lowrance
Hyperthyroid disorders account for approximately 20% of thyroid disorder cases. An overactive thyroid gland can cause an array of symptoms but treatments are available. more...
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