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The Thyroid Gland
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck
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The thyroid has two side lobes that
are joined by an isthmus in the center
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The thyroid, which is brownish-red in appearance, is densely packed with blood veins
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Thyroid hormones are a group of hormones secreted by the thyroid
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Thyroid hormones influence metabolism, growth and development, and
body temperature throughout the body
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Thyroid Conditions
Goiter
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Goiters can be benign or indicate iodine deficiency or
Hashimoto's thyroiditis, a disorder linked with thyroid inflammation
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Thyroid inflammation is caused by a viral infection or an autoimmune disease
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Hyperthyroidism
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Graves disease or an overactive thyroid
nodule is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism
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Thyroid hormone production is low
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Graves Disease
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Thyroid Cancer
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Thyroid cancer can
be treated with surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy
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Characterized by a tiny abnormal tumor or lump in the thyroid gland
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Only a few are malignant
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Thyroid Storm
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Thyroid Tests
Anti-TPO Antibodies
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Thyroid Ultrasound
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Thyroid Scan
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The thyroid gland has a high concentration of radioactive iodine
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A tiny sample of thyroid tissue is routinely removed to check for thyroid cancer
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
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A blood test with a high TSH level indicates low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism),
whereas a low TSH level implies hyperthyroidism
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The major types of thyroid hormone, as determined by a blood test
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A thyroid-secreted chemical that can be utilized as a marker for thyroid cancer
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High levels imply that cancer has returned
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If thyroid cancer has spread (metastasized), procedures including CT scans, MRI
scans, and PET scans can assist determine the degree of the spread
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In an operation, a surgeon removes all or part of the thyroid
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Antithyroid Medications
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Methimazole and propylthiouracil are two popular antithyroid medications
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Radioactive iodine can be used in low doses to test the thyroid gland or kill an
overactive gland
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External Radiation
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The
high-energy rays aid in the death of thyroid cancer cells
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A daily medication that restores the amount of thyroid hormone that your
body is no longer able to produce
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Recombinant Human TSH
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Thyroid Superfoods
While the exact etiology of thyroid issues is unknown, there is evidence that some foods can help with
thyroid function
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Roasted Seaweed
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Consume seaweed with sushi or purchase packaged
seaweed snacks to throw into salads
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Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, and hazelnuts are high in selenium, which promotes healthy
thyroid function
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Baked Fish
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To receive a healthy dosage of Omega-3s and selenium, bake salmon, cod, sea bass, haddock, or perch
for lunch or supper
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Iodine is found in dairy products such as yogurt, ice cream, and milk
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To ensure adequate iodine
levels, consume a low-fat serving of frozen yogurt
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Eggs have adequate levels of both selenium and iodine
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