annals of thyroid research
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THYROID
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THYROID IS A LARGE DUCTLESS GLAND PRESENT IN THE NECK THAT SECRETES HORMONES FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE BODY.
WHAT IS THYROID?
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FUNCTIONS OF THYROID GLAND
It stimulates and maintains various metabolic processes.
Produces thyroid hormones which regulate metabolism and affect the growth and function of other parts of the body.
Produces calcitonin to reduce the serum calcium levels.
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HORMONES SECRETED BY THYROID GLAND
The two important hormones secreted byThyroid gland are: 1) TRIIODOTHYRONINE 2) THYROXINE
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HOW THYROID DISEASE OCCURS?
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Thyroid cancerGoiterHypothyroidismHyperthyroidismThyroid nodulesThyroiditis
MOST COMMON THYROID DISEASES
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TYPES OF THYROID CANCERS
PAPILLARYFOLLICULARANAPLASTICMEDULLARY
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VARIOUS CAUSES OF THYROID DISEASES
Hormone defficiency Lack of iodine Grave’s disease Various inflammations Pituitary problems Inappropriate TSH levels Obesity Diabetes Hypertension Malfunction of pituitary glands
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VARIOUS SYMPTOMS OF THYROID DISEASE
Stopped menstrual cycle or over flow of menstrual cycle in women.
Lower heartbeat Tremors in hands Low body temperature Unable to tolerate cold temperatures Clamminess Sudden weight gain or loss
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VARIOUS TREATMENTS FOR THYROID DISEASE
Thyroid surgeryRadiation therapyTreatment using lithiumAnti thyroid medicationsThyroid hormone replacement therapyLarge doses of regular iodineThyroidectomy Hormone suppression
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