Thyroid
by
Dr. Paul V.
Although controversial, many believe that hypothyroidism is underdiagnosed and that many people who have had blood tests indicat ...
Thyroid and Alzheimer's
by
Bob DeMarco
... It is full of beneficial information and resources. Also see: Abnormal Thyroid Levels Can Increase Risk For Alzheimer’s ...
Thyroid and Alzheimer's
by
Bob DeMarco
... It is full of beneficial information and resources. Also see: Abnormal Thyroid Levels Can Increase Risk For Alzheimer’s ...
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
by
robs723
Yes, ladies and gents, its that special time of year, when the kiddies are headed back to school, the weather suddenly changes, ...
Causes
... sually benign (non-cancerous). However, the nodules can contain abnormal thyroid tissue which can affect the normal production o ... » Read on
Causes
Radiation exposure The exact cause of thyroid cancer is unknown. However, it is sometimes linked to ... » Read on
Diagnosis
From the initial physical examination, your doctor will not be able to tell whether your lump is cancerous or not. However, your ... » Read on
Cholesterol - Thyroid Disease and High Cholesterol May 15, 2007 ... If the repeat lipid test is abnormal, then other measures which may include medicines may be needed. Unfortunately, replacing the thyroid...
Abnormal menstrual periods Abnormal menstrual periods may have a variety of causes, such as endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial polyps, uterine fibroids, and abnormal thyroid or ...
Congenital hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism in the newborn may result from absence or abnormal development of the thyroid gland, destruction of the thyroid gland, failure of stimulation ...
TSH TSH is measured as a screening test for abnormal thyroid function. TRH, a hormone produced in the hypothalamus, stimulates the pituitary gland to release ...
Menstrual periods - heavy, prolonged, or irregular Abnormal menstrual periods ... Uterine fibroids; Abnormal thyroid or pituitary function; Pregnancy complications -- like miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy ...
Thyroid nodule fine needle aspirate The thyroid tissue is normal in structure and the cells appear non-cancerous under a microscope. What abnormal results mean: Abnormal results may mean ...
Retrosternal thyroid Retrosternal thyroid is an abnormal location of all or part of the thyroid gland to a place below the breastbone (sternum). The thyroid is normally located ...
When to stop taking birth control pills If other underlying physiologic causes for abnormal bleeding (eg, thyroid or liver dysfunction) are suspected, appropriate diagnostic tests should be ...
Pre-eclampsia linked to thyroid While women had altered levels of one of the thyroid hormones tested, few women were found to have abnormal levels of both. Abnormal levels of just one ...