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The thyroid gland sits at the base of the neck. Most thyroid cancers don't cause any signs or symptoms early in the disease. As thyroid cancer grows, it ...
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 ...
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 ...
Hyperthyroidism. Weight loss, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, fatigue, trouble sleeping, tremors and sweating. · Hypothyroidism. Thinning hair, weight gain, fatigue, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Aggressive thyroid cancers that grow more quickly may require additional treatment options to control the disease. Options might include: Targeted drug therapy.
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.
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