Iodine 131 thyroid cancer
Iodine-131 (I-131) is a radioactive form of iodine. Iodine-131 is a byproduct of nuclear energy production. It is also used in medicine to diagnose and treat disorders of the thyroid gland....
View ArticleThyroid Gland Function
The thyroid gland is located immediately below the larynx on each side of and anterior to the trachea. It is one of the largest of the endocrine glands, normally weighing 15 to 20 grams in adults. The...
View ArticleHow to lose weight with hypothyroidism
Preplanned Dieting for hypothyroidism patient is a better answer to the question of how to lose weight with hypothyroidism. Patients with hypothyroidism should avoid intake of fatty meats. The intake...
View ArticleHyperactive thyroid
Hyperactive thyroid (Hyperthyroidism) is a condition caused by unregulated production of thyroid hormones. Thyrotoxicosis is a serious sequela of hyperactive thyroid that corresponds to an overt tissue...
View ArticleLow thyroid levels
Thyroid hormone affects every cell in the body. Many things affect the thyroid and its hormones. Achieving thyroid balance involves consideration of ovarian and adrenal hormones, stress levels,...
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