Thyroid hormone is used:
1) to replace the function of a failing, or failed, thyroid gland (replacement therapy), and
2) to prevent further growth of thyroid tissue (suppression therapy), particularly in patients with a history of thyroid cancer
It has been appreciated for a very long time that there is a complex relationship between thyroid disease, body weight and metabolism.
Iodine is essential for proper function of the thyroid gland, which uses it to make the hormones. How Iodine effects the Thyroid, click here.
Thyroid function tests change during pregnancy due to the influence of two main hormones: HCG, the hormone measured in pregnancy and estrogen.
Thyroiditis is a general term that refers to “inflammation of the thyroid gland”. Click here for more information.
Postpartum thyroiditis is thyroiditis that occurs in women after the delivery of a baby. click here for more information.
An important clue to the presence of thyroid disease in an elderly patient is a history of thyroid disease in another close family member.
Why does the thyroid gland need special protection after a release of radioactive material? Click here for more information.
The term thyroid nodule refers to an abnormal growth of thyroid cells that forms a lump within the thyroid gland. To find out more click here.
The term hyperthyroidism refers to any condition in which there is too much thyroid hormone produced in the body. For more info click here.
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