Thyroid Disorders

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 		Hypothyroid Therapy Adjustment Symptoms
Some patients who start hormone replacement therapy for hypothyroidism will experience adjustment symptoms to the new dose.
Is Your Thyroid Making You Sad?
Scientists are beginning to find a clear connection between Hashimoto's disease, common forms of depression and bipolar disorders.
Thyroid Disorders Related to Pregnancy
Pregnant women are at increased risk for developing thyroiditis and both mother and child can potentially experience thyroid hormone imbalances.
Radioactive Iodine Ablation of the Thyroid
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.
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a condition that causes the thyroid to overreact, effecting a person's metabolism, heart, and weight.
Overview of Hashimoto's Disease
Hashimoto's thyroiditis sounds intimidating, but is actually a very common thyroid disorder. Learn more about symptoms, complications, and treatments for this disease.
Why Shouldn't I Drink Tea with Hashimoto's?
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.
Mononucleosis and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Many medical research articles cite the Epstein-Barr Virus as being highly associated with autoimmune diseases, one of these being Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Hyperthyroidism Basic Facts
Hyperthyroid disorders account for approximately 20% of thyroid disorder cases. An overactive thyroid gland can cause an array of symptoms but treatments are available.
Hypothyroidism Basic Facts
Hypothyroid conditions account for about 80% of abnormal thyroid function cases. There are varied symptoms, causes, diagnostic methods and treatments for hypothyroidim.
Distinguishing Diagnostic and Treatment TSH
The normal reference range for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (diagnostic TSH) is not the same as the range used by most doctors for treating underactive thyroid glands.
Review for Hypothyroidism Type 2, by M. Starr MD
Doctor Starr brings to light, hypothyroid conditions that are genetic and due to inherited problems with thyroid hormone metabolism and environmental toxins.
Anxiety Symptoms in Subclinical Thyroid Disorder
Hypothyroidism is well known for causing depression and hyperthyroidism is well known for causing anxiety symptoms. For some patients these symptoms manifest early.
Disease Acceptance in Thyroid Patients
Thyroid diseases can cause an array of diverse and life-changing symptoms. One aspect of coping for patients is learning to find acceptance for their disease.
Natural Thyroid Treatments and Supplements
Many non-prescription products are offered claiming to improve thyroid function. Some are also advertised as treatments for hypothyroidism.
Options for Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
Treatment is needed for patients with an overactive thyroid prevent long-term effects such as osteoporosis and heart problems.
Organizing a Thyroid Disease Support Group
Thyroid patients often relate better to fellow-patients who are going through similar struggles to find effective treatments, symptom relieve and best quality-of-life.
Thyroid Hormone Treatment Controversies
The debate is ongoing as to which type hormone replacement therapy is best. The answer is not actually a "one size fits all" one but one of patient-individuality.
Book Review of The Thyroid Diet, by Mary Shomon
People with thyroid disease and especially those with slowed metabolism from hypothyroidism can benefit from the guidance offered in this book.
Manifestations of Thyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid Eye Disease more commonly affects people with hyperthyroid conditions but can also occur in hypothyroid patients with thyroid autoimmunity.
Optimizing Hypothyroidism Treatment Levels
Most treated hypothyroid patients experience significant symptom relief and regain normal metabolism, while others experience difficulties with inadequate treatment.
Does a Thyroid Nodule Mean Thyroid Cancer?
Most people will develop a thyroid nodule at some point in their lives. This usually leads to further investigation to determine the nature of the nodule.
Subclinical Hypothyroidism Treatment Challenges
Subclinical hypothyroidism is a term meaning an under-active thyroid gland is not at full-blown level and knowing when to treat these cases can be difficult for doctors.
Compounded Thyroid Medication
Commercially-manufactured natural thyroid hormone like Armour Thyroid is on indefinite backorder. A compounding pharmacy may be able to offer a natural alternative.
Major Causes of Hyperthyroidism and Treatments
Approximately 20% of thyroid disease cases are hyperthyroid conditions. There are several causes for overactive thyroid disorders and treatments available for them.
Thyroid Disease Related Digestive Disorders
Patients with either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism can experience symptoms related to their digestive tracts that improve with treatment of thyroid hormone imbalance.
What are Thyroid Antibodies?
Thyroid antibody tests are often ordered to determine if a patient has an autoimmune thyroid condition. Find out more about what these thyroid levels mean.
Symptoms Associated with Thyroid Autoimmunity
In addition to symptoms that occur due to thyroid hormone imbalances, they may also occur as a result of autoimmune thyroid disease processes.
Book Review of The Menopause Thyroid Solution
Mary Shomon addresses menopause and thyroid conditions in this invaluable resource and sheds essential understanding on how these conditions can be interconnected.
Thyroid Disease and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Thyroid disease has many of the same symptoms as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and in fact the two conditions can coexist or in some cases have been misdiagnosed.
Best Thyroid Hormone Blood Tests
There are a variety of tests used to both detect thyroid hormone imbalances and to monitor the treatments for them.
Being a Proactive Thyroid Patient
Thyroid patients can benefit a great deal from the experiences and basic knowledge shared by other patients and being proactive can be done in-balance.
Converting Armour Thyroid and Levothyroxine
Hypothyroid patients may want to try other options for thyroid treatment. Here's a quick way to convert between the various thyroid medications.
Book Review of Living Well With Hypothyroidism
Mary Shomon, one of the world's top authors on thyroid disease subjects, covers hypothyroid conditions and their treatments in this informative book.
Bromide Exposure Linked to Thyroid Disease
Bromide and related chemicals mimic iodine and block normal iodine reception in the thyroid gland. Bromide has also been linked to cancer and psychiatric issues.
Understanding T4 and T3 Levels
Much ado is made about TSH levels when treating thyroid dysfunction. In some cases, other thyroid labs like T4 and T3 are just as important.
Home Thyroid Function Tests
Thyroid disease diagnosis must come through a licensed medical practitioner. There are, however tests that can be done at home to help identify thyroid problems.
Goiter and Thyroid Nodule Self-Examination
While a person can sometimes detect a goiter and/or thyroid nodules by self examination, a definitive diagnoses must be given by a qualified physician.
Interpreting Thyroid Lab Results
Thyroid lab tests guide both diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disorders. Understanding how medications are adjusted based on thyroid bloodwork is key.
Risks for Developing Hypothyroidism
There are genetic factors and other natural events that occur in life that place people at higher risk for the development of thyroid disease.
SSRI Antidepressants for Thyroid Patients
Patients who have been well-treated for either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism may sometimes need the additional help of SSRI antidepressant medications.
Things That Affect Thyroid Hormones in the Body
With treated hypothyroidism the therapy is a set dose of thyroid hormone replacement. Patients need to be aware of things that can affect thyroid hormone levels.
Symptoms and Manifestations of Thyroid Storm
Thyroid Storm is a condition in which a thyroid patient experiences sudden, severe hyperthyroidism that requires emergency treatment to prevent injury or death.
Famous Men and Women with Thyroid Disease
Many famous people have come forward to relate the fact that they suffer various thyroid conditions. Their stories have helped educate the public about these diseases.
Diagnosing Benign and Malignant Thyroid Nodules
Thyroid nodules are tumor-like growths that can develop within the thyroid gland and can vary in size, texture and ability to change thyroid hormone levels.
Online Thyroid Support and Information
Thyroid patients can be profoundly affected by symptoms and changes to their lives that thyroid disease can bring but there are helpful online coping-resources available.
Major Thyroid Disease Causing Antibodies
Thyroid autoimmunity is the most common cause of thyroid disease in industrialized countries, causing overactive and under-active hormone disorders.
Common Primary and Secondary Causes of Goiters
A goiter means that the thyroid gland has become enlarged. Goiters can have primary or secondary causes or may have no apparent cause.
Rare Causes of Thyroid Gland Enlargement
The vast majority of enlarged thyroid glands occur due to common diseases or conditions but there are cases in which goiters do not have typical causes.
Information on Types of Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is detected more frequently now due to a greater use of imaging such as xrays, MRIs and CT scans. Learn more about the different types and what to expect.