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… Thyroid Last updated June 30, 2021 The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that lies in front of … (larynx).Find information below about conditions related to thyroid. Hyperparathyroidism Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism: Graves' …
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… Thyroid Nodules On this page: What are thyroid nodules? Thyroid nodules are growths or lumps in the thyroid gland . …
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… Thyroid Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To … Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Thyroid surgery takes out part or all of your thyroid gland. The gland makes hormones that control how …
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… Thyroid Cancer On this page: Health Tools … Support What is thyroid cancer? Thyroid cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in your …
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… Thyroid Hormones On this page: Overview Overview Thyroid hormones affect every cell and all the organs of the body. Too much thyroid hormone speeds things up and too little thyroid …
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… Thyroid Storm On this page: Overview Overview Thyroid storm (thyroid crisis) is a potentially life-threatening condition …
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… Thyroid Screening Recommendations On this page: Overview … have any risk factors and who do not have any symptoms of thyroid problems—which include an underactive thyroid gland ( hypothyroidism ), an overactive thyroid …
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… Types of Thyroid Cancer On this page: Overview Overview There are different types of thyroid cancer . They are based on what the cells look like … a microscope. Your treatment will depend on which type of thyroid cancer you have. These include: Papillary thyroid …
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… Thyroid Hormone Production and Function On this page: Overview Overview The thyroid gland uses iodine from food to make two thyroid hormones : triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). …
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… Thyroid Hormone Replacement for Hypothyroidism On this page: Overview Overview Thyroid hormones help regulate the way the body uses energy. …
