Hashimoto’s disease, also known as chronic lymphatic thyroiditis, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. The condition sets in when your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, slowly destroying the gland’s ability to produce hormones. These hormones help regulate a number of bodily functions, and a bunch of problems […]
What is a Goiter & How can it be Treated?
A goiter is categorized as the abnormal enlargement or growth of the thyroid gland. Your thyroid gland sits at the base of the front side of your neck, just below your Adam’s apple, so goiter development occurs in the neck region. But why exactly does a goiter develop, and how is the condition treated? […]
What is a Thyroidectomy and Why Would You Need One?
As we noted on our page about endocrine surgery, a thyroidectomy is a removal of part or all of your thyroid gland. The operation can be performed for a variety of reasons, and it can be completed in a number of different ways. Below, we will explain the logistics of the operation, and we’ll go […]
5 Signs Your Thyroid Isn’t Working Correctly
Your thyroid is an important gland that produces hormones for a variety of activities in your body. It produces hormones that affect a range of bodily functions like how fast a person metabolizes food and how rapidly a heart beats. Because of the vital roles it performs, it can be extremely problematic if your thyroid […]
Thyroid Issues after Neck Surgery
Like all procedures, neck surgery comes with some inherent risk. In this article, we are going to talk about a handful of the most common neck surgery procedures, and whether or not these surgeries can have an unintentional impact on the thyroid. Types of Neck Surgery There are several types of neck surgery, including: Cervical […]
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