Articles in Home | Disorder | Thyroid Disorder Title|Newest|Oldest Feeling Depressed, Might Be Your Thyroid  By : MJ Jensen Hypothyroidism is a very common problem with thyroid related illness and can cause you to have low energy, concentration problems, it can affect mood and cause you to gain weight. Subtle, Undiagnosed Symptoms Could Be Signs Of Subclinical Hypothyroidism  By : Mark Hyman, M.D. Do you have vague, uncomfortable symptoms with no obvious cause? If so, you might be one of the 45 million people who have a chronic medical problem that is both under-diagnosed and under-treated. Think about it… Do you feel tired all the time and have trouble concentrating? Is your skin dry? Do you retain fluid? Has your sex drive gone downhill? Are your hands and feet always cold? Is your hair thinning, your voice a little hoarse, your fingernails a li... What Is Hyper Function Of The Thyroid Gland?  By : In this condition, due to the overactivity of the thyroid gland, there is an increased production of thyroid hormones which are constantly pushed into the blood, so that the whole metabolism of the body gets elevated. As explained above, solitary nodule/s in a thyroid gland, or nodule/s of a multinodular goiter may become responsible for the overactivity of the thyroid gland. The whole thyroid gland may become enlarged in many middle-aged or younger persons. The blood s... Tests And Treatment For Hyperactive Thyroid Gland  By : Since the hormones of the thyroid gland, i.e. T 4 and T 3 are increased in the blood, a blood analysis of the patient for estimation of these hormones, will make clear the diagnosis. However, for a screening programme for detecting the occult/ hidden cases of hyperthyroidism, estimation of the serum free T4 ideal, since T4 is the major hormone of the thyroid. All thyroid function tests, like T4 and T3 must be interpreted with care. The levels of various thyroid function te... Things To Know About Hypofunction Of The Thyroid Gland (Hypothyroidism)  By : K Bakhru In hypothyroidism, as the name indicates, there is a decline in the functioning of the thyroid gland. The gland is either damaged as a result of an autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland, or in the case of an overactive thyroid gland, when more than the required amount of antithyroid drug has been administered. Similarly, hypothyroidism may occur following radio-iodine treatment or surgery, in cases of an overactive thyroid gland. Subclinical hypothyroidism. The most cha... What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Hypothyroidism?  By : K Bakhru In the event that an early diagnosis has been missed in a case of hypothyroidism, it is never too late. The disease must be diagnosed as soon as possible when it is in the most treatable condition. Signs and Symptoms: Many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism are opposite to hyperthyroidism, so that it becomes easy .to keep the symptomatology in view, to create mass awareness. Virtually, everyone is required to keep in mind such symptoms for the information of their physic... What Is Goiter?  By : It means an enlargement of the thyroid gland, and in Latin, guttur means throat. What is iodine deficiency goiter? It occurs due to a lack of iodine in the diet, in vegetables and/or in the water. It is common among the people living in the hills, where the iodine content of the soil is limited, due perhaps to soil erosion by continued rains, etc. It is thus endemic, i.e. at such a place, one can find several people with swollen necks, as a result of an enlarged thyroid... Things To Know About Thyroid Gland And Cancer Of The Thyroid Gland  By : The thyroid gland is one of the vital organs of the body and is situated at the front and lower part of the neck. It consists of two lateral lobes (each lobe is about 5.0 cm in length, 2.5 cm in width and 2.5 cm in thickness) which are fixed on their back surfaces to the sides of the trachea, and are joined by a band (called isthmus), which crosses the front of the trachea, to which it is also firmly attached. An adult weight of the thyroid gland is 20-25 grams. The thyroi... Coconut Oil May Help Promote Healthy Thyroid And Digestive Function  By : Coconut is extracted from coconuts, the coconut palm often being called the tree of life and for good reason. However, its benefits were lost to America for many years due to the politics of the vegetable oil industry claiming that all saturated fats are bad. This is not based on scientific or medical fact, and coconut oil was recently rediscovered in the USA, and the health benefits enjoyed by the rest of the world are once again available to Americans. Coconut palms grow... Natural Home Cures For Thyroid Disease  By : The only real treatment for thyroid disease, whether hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism or any other condition of thyroid gland, is cleansing of the system and adoption of a rational diet thereafter, combined with adequate rest and relaxation. To begin with, juices of fruits such as orange, apple, pineapple, and grapes may be taken every two or three hours from 8 am to 8 pm for five days. The bowels should be cleaned daily with lukewarm water. After the juice fast, the patien... Might Your Thyroid Be Under Active?  By : Graham Rowan Find out the main symptoms of an under active thyroid and learn which foods to eat and which to avoid if you are suffering from this condition. Selenium Critical For Thyroid Function: Are You Getting Enough?  By : Lac Tran - It has long been known in medical circles that the right amount of selenium is needed for general health as well as preventing thyroid problems. Selenium is an essential (i.e. our body doesn't make it, so we need to eat it) trace mineral that is found in the soil. It is from the soil that selenium finds its way into our food - but it is increasingly becoming clear that modern farmland in the US and Europe simply doesn't have enough. Besides thyroid problems, selenium deficien... When Thyroid Problems Hit Home  By : Lac tran Has a member of your immediate family or circle of friends been diagnosed with a thyroid problem? If so, you may be struggling with how you can be of help to him or her. Below are some recommendations. Selenium Critical for Thyroid Function Are You Getting Enough  By : Lac tran You may have never heard of selenium, but it is an essential mineral for thyroid function. New research indicates that modern farmland doesn't have enough selenium, leading to deficiency and increasing thyroid problems in America. For Thyroid Support, Look to the Sea  By : Lac tran Today, we have thyroid disease medications such as lithium and phenylbutazone, and even intricate surgical procedures to correct thyroid problems. Yet despite that, a lump of seaweed or an extract of it is still recommended and widely used in the treatment of many thyroid diseases. What gives bladde Role of Zinc and Copper in Effective Thyroid Function  By : Lac tran A hammer and nails; peanut butter and jelly; Laurel and Hardy. There are some things that just go together and work together as a team. The same is true with vitamins in the body. Copper and zinc are two such supplements that work together as a pair. Both play an important role in maintaining ...... Treatment of Thyroid Problems: As Easy as “B-B-B”  By : Lac tran The thyroid gland is a precision piece of equipment, and when it starts to run into problems we shouldn't assume that treatment will be quick or easy. However, by using B vitamins, three in particular, the treatment of thyroid problems can be at least natural. Not so much?as easy as B-B-B? Thyroid Health Problems How, Why, and What to do Next  By : Lac tran The thyroid gland is a precision instrument that is vital in growth and metabolism. This means that not only is the thyroid gland essential for the function of our bodies, but also that it needs to be working perfectly for optimum health. The article explains what happens when thyroid problems occur Is A Thyroid Problem Making You Fat?  By : Peter Rapport Are you gaining weight unexpectedly? Are you not losing weight when you're doing everything right? What if you have hypothyroidism and you don't know it? When your thyroid is working against you, looking and feeling better is like trying to exercise with no energy. Thyroid Problems Symptoms and Natural Treatments  By : Lac tran Thyroid problems are largely a result of an imbalance in your thyroid levels, and leads to weight problems. Natural vitamins, herbs, and minerals, have been found to help prevent and treat hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and other thyroid imbalances. Get more thyroid advice in this article. Understanding Thyroid Hair Loss  By : Hazel Leong Most people who are suffering from hair loss should make sure that they are not suffering from thyroid hair loss. Whenever your body requires extra energy, which might be due to stress or other illness, the hair cells get shut down automatically to redirect the energy elsewhere. The common condition where hair loss can occur are poor diet and nutritional deficiencies, hormonal changes, surgery, and many medications, but noticeably, thyroid hair loss. Before starting the t... Endometriosis Related To Thyroid Condition  By : Shelley Ross Nobody knows a woman’s body quite like that woman herself. In many cases, a woman does not need a doctor to tell her when something isn’t right. For many women, a general feeling that something isn’t right accompanied by pelvic pain, painful intercourse, or other related symptoms prompts them to enlist the aid of a gynecologist for a diagnosis. Endometriosis is often the culprit. Affecting millions of Americans each year, this disease can be bothersome in milder cases, but... Thyroid And Hair Loss  By : Jeanette Pollock The hair is regarded as the crowning glory of an individual. After all, it is the first thing that gets noticed by the people around you. The hair is said to be one of the proofs of beauty alongside with the teeth and the nails. But then, here comes the truth about hair loss. Those who experience hair loss at a very tender age somewhat get panic-stricken. Hair loss becomes very obvious and if it continuously gets ignored, the worst should be expected. It is none other than ba... Iodine For Hypothyroidism  By : Zandra Jones Iodine is important for the production of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). It is in most foods that we eat such as diary products, fish and including iodized table salt. When there is an insuffienct amount of this important mineral in our blood stream it can cause hypothyroidism. Iodine deficiency is the number one cause of primary hypothyroidism and goiter on a worldwide basis, but this is one cause of the disease that is a hundred percent treatable. Studies have shown ... Hypothyroidism Weight Gain  By : Zandra Jones Hypothyroidism weight gain is caused by an under active thyroid. It afflicts millions of people every year. It is a result of a decrease in the production of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The pituitary is the gland that produces this hormone. The thyroid regulates the metabolism which helps to control weight. Without TSH in inadequate amounts, weight gain occurs. Although hypothyroidism weight gain is very easy to treat with medication, symptoms of gaining weight are ... Hypothyroidism And Fatigue  By : Zandra Jones Hypothyroidism and fatigue may seem to be two totally separate issue but in actually they go hand in hand. An inactive thyroid is caused by the thyroid glands inability to produce and release enough thyroid stimulating hormones into the body. Hypothyroidism is a disease that strikes millions of people around the world every day. The thyroid is the gland that is critical to the body’s metabolic function. The major symptom of an underactive thyroid is fatigue. Although hypot... Hypothyroidism – Creating Metabolism Problems  By : Sharon Hopkins Hypothyroidism is a condition under which production of thyroid hormone is far less than usual. The purpose of thyroid hormone is to focus on the body's metabolism and when that is hit, it results in slow metabolism. Slow metabolism affects the growth, development and many cellular processes which can have adverse effect on your body. Many people are victims to this disease, women in general bear the brunt most of the times. The increasing age is another reason to be affected... Can't Lose Weight? Maybe You Have A Thyroid Disorder  By : Ken Black A thyroid disorder called hypothyroidism means you have an underactive thyroid gland. If you have trouble losing weight no matter what you do, it could be because you are hypothyroid. There are almost 30 million Americans with thyroid disease and women are 7 times more likely than men to have it. Hypothyroid is the most common thyroid disorder and often misdiagnosed by doctors. You may get this because it is inherited, or because of previous problems, such as nodules, goit...

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