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Just like men and women are encouraged to do routine skin checks for abnormal growths, bumps and moles on the body, people can do a self-exam of the neck.
Known as a neck check, start by standing in front of a mirror or holding a hand held mirror. Next, get a glass of water.
As the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists suggests in their neck check resources, hold the mirror focusing on the lower portion of the neck. Then take a drink of water and swallow. When swallowing, look at the neck for any bulges in this area. Repeat this process several times in order to not confuse any bumps with the Adam's apple. Any consistent abnormalities need to be discussed with a doctor.
A doctor will then evaluate any bulges. From there they will order further testing to better understand the health of the thyroid gland.
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What is the disease goitre?
A Goiter is a a swelling or enlargement of the Thyroid Gland.A goiter is a growth on the body that can be either cancerous or benign. Goiters form due to a strong concentration of cells under the skin.
How do ypu know when you dont have enough iodine in your body?
Your thyroid gland in the front of your throat swells up.
What are the four types of tissues of the endocrine system?
The main endocrine glands of the endocrine system include the pituitary gland, the pancreas, the ovaries, the testes, the thyroid glands and the adrenal glands. the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, pancreas, adrenal gland (adrenal cortex and medulla), male testes and female ovaries.
What is a colloid cyst in the thyroid?
From what I know, nothing. They are usually benign when biopsied and can be removed if the thyroid colloid cyst grows so large (unusual) that it impairs swallowing or breathing. If you have other nodules that are malignant, they would probably take out the colloid cyst because there is a small change it could be malignant as well. Usually they don't make a big deal of thyroid cysts with colloid cells when I'm at the hospital.
What is Thyroid disease and where you can find the best Thyroid blood test?
The thyroid is a gland at the base of the neck at the front and it makes a hormone called thyroxine (which incorporates the element Iodine), which plays a vital role in regulating the body's metabolic rate .If you need to know the levels of thyroxine in your blood you need to go and see a doctor to have a test.Note the thyroid is part of a hormone system regulated by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, so problems with the thyroid can be caused elsewhere.
When did they start the idea that you must take a test to start medicine?
It really depends on what medication you are talking about. For example, you cannot take thyroid medication unless your thyroid has been tested. The medicine can make a normal thyroid gland stop working. For pain meds, docs need to know what else (if anything) you have taken recently.
What autoimmune disease destroys thyroid tissue?
When the immune system attacks the thyroid tissue, Hashimoto's thyroiditis or Graves' disease can develop. While both conditions are classified as thyroid autoimmune diseases, they have different symptoms and treatments.
What is the treatment for Thyroid disease?
Radioactive iodine is a treatment option used for those with hyperthyroidism and the thyroid autoimmune condition Graves' disease. Radioactive iodine treatment can also be used for those dealing with thyroid cancer. It is given orally, usually in a capsule form, and absorbed in the bloodstream. It then enters the thyroid gland and gradually destroys the thyroid cells, which will cause the thyroid to become hypothyroid.Related Article: Radioactive Iodine Treatment and Hyperthyroidism
Which organ system contains your thyroid?
The Endocrine System is actually a system of it's self. It contains the thyriod and the pituitary gland and the like, But it is not contained within another system if that is what you are asking. :) Katie.
I have low thyroid problem and you came to know about this two months ago my Dr advise me to take thayrox 50.when you will get pregnant?
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How does the body know when to produce more thyroxine?
There is a part of the brain called the hypothalamus which is next to the pituitary. When you have not enough Thyroxine (T4) your hypothalamus makes TRH which tells the pituitary to make Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH as in the name stimulates the thyroid gland in the neck to make more Thyroxine.
What effect does TSH have on metabolic rate?
Hypophysectomized rats do not have the thyroxine with which to regulate metabolic rate properly. Thyroxine replacement can allow for the normalization of the metabolic rate (as it does in humans with hypothyroidism!).
