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… radioactive iodine. It destroys part or all of the thyroid gland. Take antithyroid medicine. It lowers the amount of … in the iodine kills most or all of your thyroid gland. This usually leads to hypothyroidism, which means … disease, if you are younger than 50, or if your thyroid gland is only swollen a little bit (small goiter). …
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… Thyroid nodules are growths or lumps in the thyroid gland . This gland controls how your body uses energy. Most thyroid … An iodine deficiency may result in an enlarged thyroid gland ( goiter ), with or without nodules. You have …
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… disease? Addison's disease develops when the adrenal glands , which are above the kidneys, are not able to make … in the brain makes a hormone that the pituitary gland needs to make another hormone called ACTH . ACTH then tells the adrenal glands to make cortisol and aldosterone. But with Addison's …
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… to a sac-shaped structure with clear fluid, blood, or pus ( cyst ). Or swelling may be from a swollen gland, such as a salivary gland . Causes of generalized swelling include: An allergic …
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… that is too thick for the site can cause an abscess , a cyst, or scar tissue formation. Jewellery that is too large … that is too thick for the site can cause an abscess , a cyst, or scar tissue formation. Jewellery that is too large …
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… is a male hormone (androgen) that is made in the adrenal glands . The body turns it into testosterone . A test for … women, testosterone is made in small amounts by the adrenal glands. In women, small amounts are made by the ovaries. Why … or woman. It may be one of the tests done to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome . To help find other conditions, such …
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… the level of aldosterone (a hormone made by the adrenal glands ) in the urine. Aldosterone helps regulate sodium and … The kidney hormone renin normally stimulates the adrenal glands to release aldosterone. High levels of both renin and … amount of aldosterone released into the body by the adrenal glands. Check for a tumour in the adrenal glands. Find the …
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… fever, sore muscles, headache and swelling of the salivary glands, especially the parotid glands that are at the side of the cheeks. About 1 in 3 people with mumps do not have salivary gland swelling. Up to 30% of people with mumps do not have …
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… more than they did when they were younger. A teen's sweat glands are growing along with the rest of his or her body. … medicines may help by preventing the stimulation of sweat glands or by lowering the effects of stress. Electromagnetic … numbing the area, your doctor heats your underarm sweat glands using microwave energy. The procedure can be done in …
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… Male Genital Problems and Injuries Spermatocele (Epididymal Cyst) Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … Male Genital Problems and Injuries Spermatocele (Epididymal Cyst) Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
