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… Overview Thyroid hormones help regulate the way the body uses energy. You need thyroid hormone replacement when you do not have enough thyroid hormones in your blood (hypothyroidism). Depending on the cause of …
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… Overview The thyroid gland uses iodine from food to make two thyroid hormones : triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine … means there is too much. Related Information Hypothyroidism Credits Current as of: March 1, …
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… Condition Basics What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone . This hormone controls the way your …
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… A doctor diagnoses mild, or subclinical, hypothyroidism through a medical history and … problems. A mildly high thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level. A normal thyroxine (T4) …
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… Condition Basics What are thyroid nodules? Thyroid nodules are growths … problems, such as making too much thyroid hormone. When this happens, you may need … can cause an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). One or both of your parents …
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… Condition Basics What is thyroid cancer? Thyroid cancer is the growth … surgery, radioactive iodine , and thyroid hormone therapy. It may include radiation … and prevent weight loss. Drink liquid meal replacements for extra calories and protein. …
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… The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that lies … Antithyroid Medicine or Radioactive Iodine? Hypothyroidism Subclinical Hyperthyroidism … Iodine for Hyperthyroidism Thyroid Hormone Production and Function Thyroid …
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… factors and who do not have any symptoms of thyroid problems—which include an underactive thyroid gland ( hypothyroidism ), an overactive thyroid gland …
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… Overview Thyroid hormones affect every cell and all the organs of the body. Too much thyroid hormone speeds things up and too …
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… Surgery Overview Thyroid surgery takes out part or all of your thyroid gland. The gland makes hormones that control how your body makes and …
