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Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy of the Thyroid 0

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Thyroid peroxidase test is a test that measures the level of an antibody that is directed against thyroid peroxidase (TPO). Autoantibodies to thyroid peroxidase (TPOAb) are produced within the body. The presence of TPOAb in the blood reflects a ...

Thyroid Disorders 0

Thyroid Disease Thyroid Disease Symptoms and Signs Thyroid disease is a common problem that can cause symptoms because of over- or under-function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is an essential organ for producing thyroid hormones, ...

Hypercalcemia (Elevated Calcium Levels)0

Calcium Supplements: Not All Are Equal Author: Betty Kovacs, MS, RDMedical Editor: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR Viewer Question: I've heard that not all calcium supplements are the same. Which over-the-counter ...

Hyperthyroidism 0

Thyroid disease is a common problem because of over- or under function of the thyroid gland. Ten common signs and symptoms of thyroid disease include: Feeling bloated Weight gain Mental fogginess Aches and ...

Hypothyroidism 0

Symptoms of hypothyroidism can be mild or severe, but are often very subtle. People with a mild form of the condition may not have any symptoms at all. The most serious form of hypothyroidism is called myxedema, which can lead to coma and even death. ...

Restrictive Diets May Cause Thyroid Troubles in Young Kids 0

TUESDAY, May 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Two cases of children who developed iodine deficiency highlight the risks of putting too many restrictions on young kids' diets, researchers say. The doctors said that the children -- aged 2 and 5 -- ...

Thyroid Disease Symptoms and Signs 0

Thyroid disease is a common problem that can cause symptoms because of over-or under-function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is an essential organ for producing thyroid hormones, which maintain body metabolism. The thyroid gland is located in ...

Thyroid Storm 0

There are really not many emergencies that we need to worry about regarding the thyroid gland - but thyroid storm is one of the rare exceptions. Thyroid storm is a medical emergency condition and needs to be treated immediately; even before all ...

Hypothyroidism Symptoms 0

The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ situated on the front of the neck that secretes two hormones, thyroxine (also known as T4) and triiodothyronine (called T3), that are important in the control of metabolism. Hypothyroidism is a condition ...

Goiter Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment 0

A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland. The thyroid is the gland in front of the neck just below the area of the Adam's apple. This butterfly-shaped gland plays a critical role in regulating the metabolic processes of the body by producing thyroid ...

Underactive Thyroid May Raise Odds for Type 2 Diabetes: Study 0

MONDAY, April 4, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- People with an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, may be at greater risk for type 2 diabetes -- even if their thyroid hormone levels are kept within normal range, a new study finds. As the Dutch ...

Don't Be Afraid to Ask - Dr. Mathur 0

I had an interesting patient come into my office last week. Young, bright, successful in both family and career- definitely someone who "had it together". She was referred to me for assessment of a nodule in her thyroid. She actually hadn't even ...

Surgeon's Experience Tied to Success of Thyroid Removal: Study 0

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Patients who undergo thyroid removal may be less likely to suffer complications if their surgeon performs many such surgeries each year, a new study says. Removal of the thyroid gland, located at the ...

Health Tip: Spot the Signs of Hypothyroidism 0

(HealthDay News) -- When the thyroid doesn't produce enough hormone, your metabolism slows, which may lead to dangerous side effects. The University of Maryland Medical Center says symptoms of hypothyroidism include: Feeling tired. Being ...

Study Questions Close Monitoring of Thyroid Growths 0

TUESDAY, March 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Harmless growths in the thyroid gland are common, and a new study suggests they don't need to be monitored as closely as current guidelines recommend. The thyroid is a gland in the neck that secretes ...

Fluoride in Drinking Water Tied to Higher Rates of Underactive Thyroid 0

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- A British study finds a correlation between the amount of fluoride in public drinking water and a rise in incidence of underactive thyroid. While the study is only able to establish an association, ...

New Drug May Slow Recurrent Thyroid Cancer, Study Finds 0

THURSDAY, Feb. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- A new thyroid cancer drug can delay the progression of the disease almost five times longer than a placebo in people with recurring cancer, according to results from a new clinical trial. The oral ...

liothyronine sodium, Cytomel, Triostat 0

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Liothyronine sodium is a synthetic (man-made) version of one of the two hormones made by the thyroid gland, triiodothyronine. It is used for treating individuals who are hypothyroid (do not produce enough thyroid hormones). ...

Natpara Approved for Hormone Disorder Causing Low Blood Calcium 0

MONDAY, Jan. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Natpara (parathyroid hormone) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to control low blood calcium among people with hypoparathyroidism. Hypoparathyroidism is a rare disease that ...

propylthiouracil 0

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Propylthiouracil (PTU) is an oral medication that is used to manage hyperthyroidism which is due to an overactive thyroid gland. It is an anti-thyroid drug that has a mechanism of action that is similar to methimazole ...

levothyroxine sodium, Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, Unithroid, Tirosint, Levo-T 0

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Levothyroxine is a synthetic (man-made) version of the principle thyroid hormone, thyroxine (T4) that is made and released by the thyroid gland. Thyroid hormone increases the metabolic rate of cells of all tissues in the ...

Thyroid: Questions To Ask Your Doctor 0

Note: We recommend you use this page as a reference for your consultation with your doctor. Medical Reviewing Editor: Ruchi Mathur, MD 1. Are my symptoms consistent with thyroid disease? 2. Could my symptoms be the result ...

Thyroid and Iodine - Part 2 0

Medical Author: Ruchi Mathur, M.D.Medical Editor: William C. Shiel, Jr., MD, FACP, FACR Part 1 of this article focused on the mechanisms of iodine and iodide as related to thyroid hormone production. We outlined the amount of iodine needed for ...

Hyperthyroidism and Pregnancy 0

At first when I started to write on this topic, I thought of my rotation through Obstetrics as a medical student. I particularly remember one patient during my first week who had Graves' disease and presented to the hospital in her 6th month of ...

potassium iodide 0

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Potassium iodide is a iodine-containing liquid that is used to protect the thyroid gland and to loosen secretions in the lungs (expectorant) so that they can be more easily coughed up (expectorated). Procedures that involve ...

Standard Treatment for Underactive Thyroid Gland Still Best: Experts 0

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- An expert panel reviewing treatments for hypothyroidism has concluded that the drug levothyroxine (L-T4) should remain the standard of care. The updated guidelines from the American Thyroid Association ...

Thyroid Quiz: Test Your Medical IQ 0

Reviewed by Melissa Conrad StÃ¶ppler, MD on August 21, 2014 Sources: Images provided by: 1. iStockphoto 2. 123RF Stock Photos 3. iStockphoto 4. iStockphoto 5. iStockphoto 6. ...

methimazole, Tapazole, Northyx 0

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Methimazole is used to treat an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). Grave's disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Grave's disease is an autoimmune disease resulting from antibodies that attach to ...

Thyroid Storm 0

Thyroid Problem Can Lead to Sick Leaves From Work, Study Finds 0

TUESDAY, June 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- People with an overactive thyroid gland -- called hyperthyroidism -- are more likely to take extended sick leave from work than those without the disorder, new research finds. This is particularly true ...

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Thyroid Replacement Hormones 0

Thyroid replacement hormones are medications used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition in which the production of thyroid hormone in the body is abnormally low. Thyroid hormones increase cellular metabolism (activity of cells) that is responsible for ...

Hyperthyroidism 0

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which an overactive thyroid gland is producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones that circulate in the blood. ("Hyper" means "over" in Greek). Thyrotoxicosis is a toxic condition that is caused by an excess of ...

Certain Thyroid-Related Diseases May Vary by Race 0

TUESDAY, April 15, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Race appears to be a factor in determining a person's risk of developing autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Graves' disease or Hashimoto's thyroiditis, a new study says. African Americans and ...

Hypoparathyroidism 0

What is hypoparathyroidism? Hypoparathyroidism is a condition in which the body doesn't make enough parathyroid hormone (PTH). This hormone regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in your body's bones and blood. Decreased levels ...

Hyperparathyroidism 0

Introduction Primary hyperparathyroidism is a disorder of the parathyroid glands, also called parathyroids. "Primary" means this disorder originates in the parathyroids: One or more enlarged, overactive parathyroid glands secretes too much ...

Graves' Disease 0

What is Grave's ophthalmopathy? Grave's ophthalmopathy (GO) occurs when cells from the immune system attack the muscles and other tissues around the eyes. The result is inflammation and a buildup in tissue and fat behind the eye socket, causing ...

Could Thyroid Activity Raise Depression Risk in Seniors?0

THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Older adults with slightly elevated thyroid activity may be at increased risk for depression, a new study indicates. Researchers analyzed data from more than 1,500 people, average age 70, who were ...

Surge in Thyroid Cancer Cases May Be Due to Overdiagnoses: Study 0

THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A surge in the number of thyroid cancer cases in recent decades suggests the disease is being overdiagnosed and overtreated, a new study contends. Although the number of thyroid cancer diagnoses has ...

Parathyroidectomy 0

The parathyroid glands are four, small, pea-shaped glands that are located in the neck on either side of the trachea (the main airway) and next to the thyroid gland. In most cases there are two glands on each side of the trachea, an inferior and a ...

Thyroid Scan 0

The thyroid is a gland that makes and stores essential hormones that help regulate the heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and the rate of chemical reactions (metabolism) in the body. It is located in the anterior neck just below the Adams ...

Thyroid Peroxidase Test 0

Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) is an enzyme made in the thyroid gland that is important in the production of thyroid hormone. TPO is found in thyroid follicle cells where it converts the thyroid hormone T4 to T3. The thyroid gland is located in the ...

Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy of the Thyroid 0

The thyroid gland is found in the neck just below the "Adam's apple." This gland is responsible for producing thyroid hormone, which is an important hormone that stimulates the metabolism of the body. Thyroid nodules are so common that up to half of ...

Thyroid Blood Tests 0

The thyroid gland produces hormones that are essential for normal body metabolism. Blood testing is now commonly available to determine the adequacy of the levels of thyroid hormones. These blood tests can define whether the thyroid gland's hormone ...

Hypercalcemia (Elevated Calcium Levels)0

Calcium is a mineral that is important in the regulation and processes of many body functions including bone formation, hormone release, muscle contraction, and nerve and brain function. Hypercalcemia is the term that refers to elevated levels of ...

Underactive Thyroid Not Linked to Memory Problems 0

MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Hypothyroidism, a condition that causes low or no thyroid hormone production, is not linked to mild dementia or impaired brain function, a new study suggests. Although more research is needed, the ...

Myxedema Coma 0

What is myxedema coma? Myxedema coma is a loss of brain function as a result of severe, longstanding low level of thyroid hormone in the blood (hypothyroidism). Myxedema coma is considered a life-threatening complication of hypothyroidism and ...

Thyroid Levels of Older Hospital Patients May Be Linked to Survival 0

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Older hospital patients who have low thyroid hormone levels may face higher odds of dying, according to a new study. The thyroid, a gland in the neck, produces hormones that regulate the body's ...

Steady Rise in Thyroid Cancer Not Explained by Better Screening, Study Says 0

THURSDAY, Oct. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Better detection alone doesn't explain the dramatic increase in thyroid cancer cases seen in the United States over the past three decades, a new study says. Researchers who looked at records for more than ...

Hypothyroidism 0

Hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by abnormally low thyroid hormone production. There are many disorders that result in hypothyroidism. These disorders may directly or indirectly involve the thyroid gland. Because thyroid hormone affects ...

Too Many Unnecessary Thyroid Biopsies Performed, Experts Say 0

MONDAY, Aug. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Many Americans are undergoing needless thyroid biopsies, researchers say, and simplifying clinical guidelines would go a long way toward curbing the problem. The investigators from University of California, ...

Thyroid Disease Symptoms and Signs 0

Thyroid disease is a common problem that can cause symptoms because of over- or under-function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is an essential organ for producing thyroid hormones, which maintain body metabolism. The thyroid gland is located ...