Thyroid Diseases

The thyroid is a gland that controls key functions of your body. Disease of the thyroid gland can affect nearly every organ in your body and harm your health.

Follow the links below to find information about thyroid diseases and disorders, including hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

Reviewed October 2011

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Title:   Goitre
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A goitre is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Symptoms of a goitre include enlargement of the throat, ranging from a small lump to a huge mass, swallowing problems and breathing problems. Causes include iodine deficiency and thyroid conditions, such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, nodules and cancer. Treatment depends on the cause.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Thyroid function tests
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Thyroid disorders can be difficult to detect clinically, but thyroid function tests can assist in making a diagnosis.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Newborn screening
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Every newborn in Australia is given a blood test to check for the presence of particular genetic or metabolic disorders, including phenylketonuria (PKU), hypothyroidism and cystic fibrosis. The few drops of blood needed for the test are taken by pricking your baby's heel.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Hyperthyroidism
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hyperthyroidism by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Thyroid nodule
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with a thyroid nodule.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Hypothyroidism
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hypothyroidism by professional health specialists.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Thyroid conditions - Hashimoto's disease
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hashimoto's disease is a common cause of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). It is an autoimmune condition. Immune system cells attack the thyroid gland, causing inflammation. This reduces the thyroid's ability to make hormones. The condition is also called Hashimoto's thyroiditis, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Thyroid disorders - hypothyroidism
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive and fails to make enough hormones. The thyroid gland secretes hormones to regulate metabolic processes, including growth and energy expenditure. The most common cause of primary hypothyroidism is the autoimmune condition Hashimoto's disease. The treatment is lifelong hormone replacement with thyroxine tablets.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Thyroid cancer
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Four different types of thyroid cancer and one form of lymphoma can occur in the thyroid gland. They are papillary carcinoma, follicular carcinoma, medullary carcinoma, anaplastic carcinoma and thyroid lymphoma. Symptoms vary but may include swelling of the throat, hoarse voice or voice changes, persistent cough and gastrointestinal changes such as diarrhoea or constipation. The most common treatment is surgery.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Graves' disease
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Grave's disease and hyperthyroidism by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Postpartum thyroiditis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of silent lymphocytic thyroiditis (Postpartum thyroiditis) written by professional health specialists.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Thyroid gland explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The thyroid gland regulates many metabolic processes, including growth and energy use. Common problems include overactivity (hyperthyroidism) and underactivity (hypothyroidism) of the thyroid gland. Common causes of thyroid disorders are Hashimoto's disease and Graves' disease. An enlargement of the thyroid gland is called a 'goitre'.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Thyroid disorders - hyperthyroidism
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hyperthyroidism means the thyroid gland is overactive. The thyroid gland controls important metabolic processes, such as growth and energy expenditure. An immune system abnormality called Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Other causes include local inflammation (thyroiditis), nodules or lumps.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Goitre
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with a goitre.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Hyperthyroidism
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with hyperthyroidism.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Nuclear medicine thyroid scan
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about having a nuclear medicine thyroid scan - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Iodine-131 therapy
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about Iodine -131 therapy - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Thyroid disease
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   If the thyroid gland is diseased or damaged it cannot make enough thyroid hormone. This condition is called hypothyroidism. Lifelong treatment with thyroxine tablets is usually needed, with occasional blood tests to make sure the dose is right.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Modern management of thyroid replacement therapy
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Hypothyroidism is a common and chronic condition. Lifelong thyroxine therapy relieves symptoms and restores 'normal' thyroid function.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Iodine and your thyroid gland - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out about how important iodine is for your thyroid gland, and how iodine deficiency can cause problems, especially in unborn and newborn babies.
Date:   Nov 2008

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