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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 May 2008
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Radioiodine treatment for pediatric Graves' disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Graves' disease is a common cause of hyperthyroidism in children and adolescents which excessive amounts of thyroid hormones circulating in the blood. Affected children and adolescents suffer from increased heart beats, warm moist skin, fatigue, weight ...
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Jul 2008
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Goitre (thyroid enlargement)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of goitre (thyroid enlargement) by professional health specialists.
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Jun 2008
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Thyroid gland
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myDr
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Situated in the front of the neck, the thyroid gland makes a hormone (thyroxine) which affects the body's metabolic rate.
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Jun 2008
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Hypothyroidism
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hypothyroidism by professional health specialists.
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Apr 2008
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Newborn screening
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Oct 2007
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Thyroid disease in children
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myDr
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Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment of thyroid disease in children.
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Sep 2007
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Thyroid gland disorders
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myDr
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The average person knows little about the detrimental affects of thyroid disorders upon health and this can be very discouraging.
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Sep 2007
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Thyroid eye disease
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myDr
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Thyroid eye disease occurs in people with thyroid disease and is characterised by inflammation, swelling and eventual scarring.
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Sep 2007
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Thyroid conditions and weight gain - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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This fact sheet lists a range of questions and answers on thyroid conditions and weight gain. The questions were posted by visitors to the Better Health Channel and answered by a panel of experts, which includes general practitioners, nutritionists, physical activity professionals and other health and medical specialists.
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Jul 2007
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Thyroid conditions and Graves disease - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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A range of questions on thyroid conditions and their effects on other metabolic functions. Our experts provide the answers.
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Jul 2007
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Thyroid conditions - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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A range of questions on thyroid conditions. Our experts provide the answers.
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Jul 2007
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Thyroid disorders - hypothyroidism
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Better Health Channel
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The thyroid gland secretes hormones to regulate metabolic processes, including growth and energy expenditure. Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive and fails to make enough hormones. The treatment is lifelong hormone replacement with thyroxine tablets.
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Jul 2007
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Thyroid cancer
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Better Health Channel
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There are four different types of thyroid cancer and one form of lymphoma that can occur in the thyroid gland. They are classified by their malignancy and speed of growth. The most common treatment is surgery. The majority of thyroid cancers are readily treatable with excellent survival rates.
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Jul 2007
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Wound drains following thyroid surgery
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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People who undergo thyroid surgery are thought to be at risk of respiratory distress, wound infections, excessive fluid accumulation and increased stay in hospital stay. Concerns about these complications lead surgeons to insert drains after the procedu...
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Jul 2007
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Goitre
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Better Health Channel
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A goitre is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Causes include iodine deficiency and thyroid conditions, such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, nodules and cancer. Treatment depends on the cause.
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Jun 2007
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Thyroid conditions - Hashimoto's disease
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jun 2007
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Thyroid hormone replacement for subclinical hypothyroidism
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Subclinical hypothyroidism is a condition where some laboratory findings point at a thyroid gland not working properly. Patients with subclinical hypothyroidism may have vague, non-specific symptoms of actual hypothyroidism (for example dry skin, cold s...
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May 2007
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Thyroid gland explained
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Better Health Channel
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The thyroid gland regulates many metabolic processes, including growth and energy use. Around one in 20 people will experience some form of thyroid dysfunction in their lifetime, with women more susceptible than men. Common problems include overactivity and underactivity of the thyroid gland.
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Feb 2007
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Thyroid disorders - hyperthyroidism
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Better Health Channel
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The thyroid gland controls important metabolic processes, such as growth and energy expenditure. Hyperthyroidism means the thyroid gland is overactive. An immune system abnormality called Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.
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Feb 2007
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Chinese herbal medicines for hyperthyroidism
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Hyperthyroidism is a common illness in which excessive amounts of thyroid hormones circulate in the blood. Affected people, among other things suffer from increased heart beats, warm moist skin and raised body temperature. A large number of Chinese herb...
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Feb 2007
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