Postpartum thyroiditis is thyroiditis that occurs in women after the delivery of a baby. click here for more information.
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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.
Thyroid hormone is used in two situations, to replace the function of the thyroid gland and to prevent further growth of thyroid tissue.
Graves disease is caused by an overactivity of the thyroid gland. Named for Robert Graves, an Irish physician, who described it about 150 yrs ago
Blood tests to measure TSH, T4, T3 and Free T4 are readily available and widely used. Click here for more information on Thyroid blood tests.
Thyroid cancer is rare compared to other cancers. Thyroid cancer is usually very treatable and is often cured with surgery and radioactive iodine
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