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Several conditions can cause nodules in the thyroid gland, including: Overgrowth of thyroid tissue. This is sometimes called a thyroid adenoma. It's unclear why ...
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced by the pituitary gland. When the pituitary detects low thyroid hormones in the blood, it sends TSH to the thyroid ...
And they often look like symptoms of other health problems. Because of that, a diagnosis of hypothyroidism doesn't rely on symptoms alone. It's usually based on ...
Another autoimmune disorder called Graves' disease occurs when the immune system produces a protein that mimics TSH. This rogue protein prompts the thyroid to ...
An underactive thyroid can cause a number of health problems if left untreated, including unexplained fatigue, weight gain, difficulty with memory, constipation ...
That's particularly true for those who have Graves' disease, the most common form of hyperthyroidism. An eye condition known as thyroid eye disease — also ...
Hyperthyroidism. Weight loss, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, fatigue, trouble sleeping, tremors and sweating. · Hypothyroidism. Thinning hair, weight gain, fatigue, ...
I've never had thyroid problems before. Could this diagnosis be connected to my pregnancy? Will the hypothyroidism go away after I have my baby? ANSWER: It's ...
If you have a thyroid nodule, you'll likely be sent to a specialist in disorders of glands that secrete hormones. That specialist is called an endocrinologist.
Sometimes it's done to help find out if a person has thyroid disease that's caused by an immune system condition. The test isn't used alone to diagnose thyroid ...
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