Thyroid perspective update
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Dr. William D.
Since the publication of the extraordinary HUNT Study relating the entire spectrum of thyroid function and heart issues, I have ...
Is normal TSH too high?
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Dr. William D.
There's no doubt that low thyroid function results in fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, along with rises in LDL cholesterol and o ...
Thyroid
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Dr. Paul V.
Although controversial, many believe that hypothyroidism is underdiagnosed and that many people who have had blood tests indicat ...
Beyond Thyroid Medication
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Gina Nick
A number of my patients come into my office with a low functioning thyroid gland. Typically they have symptoms including fatigu ...
Hypothyroidism article
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Dr. J P Saleeby
This is a very good article that echoes my same sentiments and beliefs on this disease. Is an interesting read for those intere ...
TSH Levels | Cancer Survivors Network Our TSH levels ('suppression'=low TSH, to prevent any remaining thyroid or cancer tissues from growing) are normally kept below .50 after ...
Diagnosis
You should see your doctor if you think that you may have hyperthyroidism. If you have hyperthyroidism, your diagnosis will be b ... » Read on
Treatment
Treatment for hyperthyroidism aims to return the level of thyroid hormones in your blood to normal. You may also need treatment ... » 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
Causes
Radiation exposure The exact cause of thyroid cancer is unknown. However, it is sometimes linked to ... » Read on
Hypothyroidism - Introduction So, when T4 levels fall, TSH levels increase. Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH ), the final critical thyroid hormone, is produced in a region in the brain ...
Hypothyroidism - Treatment Some experts argue that many patients become symptom-free only if their thyroid replacement achieves high-normal T4 and low-normal TSH levels (rather than ...
Pre-eclampsia linked to thyroid In the calcium trial, women who developed pre-eclampsia experienced a significant increase in levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) compared to ...
Preeclampsia Linked to Reduced Thyroid Function Before the onset of preeclampsia, both groups of women had similar levels of TSH and other thyroid function tests. After the onset of preeclampsia, ...
Lisa Knobel: Health care: A cautionary tale They determined that a diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism requires a TSH over 10. In the US, doctors consider you hypothyroid with levels over 5. ...