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Rates of obesity are climbing. The percentage of children who are overweight has doubled in the last 20 years.
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It produces chemicals(hormones) that help the body control metabolism. Thyroid hormone is also produced in response to another hormone released by the pituitary gland.Hyperthyroidism-- too much thyroid hormone Hypothyroidism-- too little thyroid h...
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Thyroid disorders fall into two general categories:(1) dysfunction of thyroid hormone production; and(2) development of thyroid enlargements, called goiters, which include generalized enlargement of the gland and benign and malignant nodules. Thyr...
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Detailed information on disorders of the thyroid, including hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, toxic nodular goiter, thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, thyroid tumor, hypothyroidism and pregnancy, postpartum thyroiditis, and thyroid horm
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Detailed information on disorders affecting the thyroid gland, including hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) and hypothyroidism
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Detailed information on thyroid disorders in women The thyroid gland, which plays an important role in the body's metabolism, secretes several hormones: thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), and calcitonin. Other functions of the thyroid include regulating body heat and bone growth. The pituitary gland and thyroid gland work hand-in-hand. If the thyroid is emitting below-average levels of thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism), the pituitary gland secretes more thyroid-stimulating hormones (TSH) to stimulate the thyroid gland.
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Detailed information on thyroid conditions and pregnancy The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck, below the larynx (voice box). The small, two-inch gland consists of two lobes, one on each side of the windpipe, connected by tissue called the isthmus.
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The thyroid gland controls how fast your heart beats, how quickly you digest food, how much you sweat, the speed at which you burn calories, and many other activities.
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Will kelp be harmful to someone with nodules on the thyroid?
Howard LeWine, M.D., is chief editor of Internet Publishing at Harvard Health Publications. He is recognized as an outstanding clinician and teacher and is a recipient of the Internal Medicine Teacher of the Year award at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. LeWine continues to practice Internal Medicine; most recently he became a hospitalist after practicing primary care for over 20 years.
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What are the symptoms of infant thyroid disorders? My nephew is 14 months old and has not gained weight in the last six months. After testing for failure to thrive, his pediatrician said the baby needs surgery for a thyroid condition. His bones are not growing and his appetite is poor. Can you give us more information on this condition in infants?
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It doesn't look like much—a small, butterfly-shaped gland, just below your Adam's apple. But your thyroid gland has a big effect on the way your body works. The thyroid controls your body's energy level, and problems with your thyroid gland can interfere with your life. However, these problems can be treated. You and your doctor can discuss how best to handle your thyroid problem.
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Can a thyroid disorder cause large breasts?
Daniel D. Federman, M.D. is senior dean for Alumni Relations and Clinical Teaching at Harvard Medical School. An endocrinologist by training, he has active clinical practices at Brigham and Women's Hospital and University Health Services. Dr. Federman served as dean for Medical Education from 1989 to June of 2000.
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Detailed information on starting an exercise program to lower your risk of heart disease
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