The thyroid controls how your body’s cells use energy from food, a process called metabolism. Among other things, your metabolism affects your body’s temperature, your heartbeat, and how well you burn calories. If you don’t have enough thyroid hormone, your body processes slow down. What is thyroid short answer? TheRead More →
The thyroid and parathyroid glands make hormones. Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the thyroid gland, it is called thyroid cancer. Every year, about 12,000 men and 33,000 women get thyroid cancer, and about 900 men and 1,000Read More →
Papillary carcinoma (PTC) is the most common form of well-differentiated thyroid cancer, and the most common form of thyroid cancer to result from exposure to radiation. Is there a genetic link to thyroid cancer? Genetics. Hereditary conditions: Certain inherited genetic abnormalities have been associated with the development of different typesRead More →
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists recommends levothyroxine therapy for patients with TSH levels higher than 10 μIU per mL, positive anti-TPO antibodies, or goiter; the recommended starting dose of 25 to 50 mcg daily must be adjusted as necessary after repeating the TSH level in six to eight weeks.Read More →
I recommend getting your thyroid function tests done first thing in the morning, bringing your medications with you, and taking them right after you have your thyroid function tests to ensure that you get accurate test results. How many hours of fasting is required for thyroid test? For most tests,Read More →
Recurrent papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) beyond the first two decades of definitive treatment (i.e. total thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine ablation) is a rare occurrence. Is recurrent papillary thyroid cancer curable? PTC is highly curable in 85% of cases because of its rather innocent biologic behavior. Therefore, the shift in emphasisRead More →
If you suspect that you have thyroid nodules you should contact an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist) or endocrinologist. Typically, an ultrasound scan will be carried out to determine the condition of the thyroid gland, and a fine needle biopsy may be carried out. What are early warning signsRead More →
While 10.4 Headache attributed to hypothyroidism is not understood to be associated with nausea or vomiting, a recent study found that patients with hypothyrodism may present with unilateral, episodic, pulsating headache accompanied by nausea and/or vomiting. Can thyroid problems cause headaches and dizziness? Endocrine diseases which cause dizziness Thyroid disease:Read More →
Thyroid nodule: an abnormal growth of thyroid cells that forms a lump within the thyroid. While most thyroid nodules are non-cancerous (Benign), ~5% are cancerous. Thyroid Ultrasound: a common imaging test used to evaluate the structure of the thyroid gland. Are thyroid nodules always cancerous? Most thyroid nodules are benign,Read More →
Summary: Vaccines have been shown to trigger an immune response that leads to a broad spectrum of autoimmune diseases, including autoimmune thyroid disease. What triggers thyroiditis? What causes thyroiditis? The thyroid can be attacked by different agents. The attacks cause inflammation and injury to the thyroid cells, leading to thyroiditis.Read More →