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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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High versus low dose of initial thyroid hormone replacement for congenital hypothyroidism
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Congenital hypothyroidism is a condition that affects infants from birth and results from a missing or abnormally developed thyroid gland, abnormal production of thyroid hormones or a failure of the pituitary gland to stimulate thyroid hormone productio...
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Jan 2009
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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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Dec 2008
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Thyroid disease
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Australian Prescriber
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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.
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Dec 2008
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Modern management of thyroid replacement therapy
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Australian Prescriber
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Hypothyroidism is a common and chronic condition. Lifelong thyroxine therapy relieves symptoms and restores 'normal' thyroid function.
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Dec 2008
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Iodine and your thyroid gland
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myDr
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Find out about how important iodine is for your thyroid gland, and how iodine deficiency can cause problems, especially in unborn and newborn babies.
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Nov 2008
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Thyroid disorders - hypothyroidism
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Sep 2008
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Thyroid cancer
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Sep 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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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. 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'.
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Mar 2008
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Thyroid disorders - hyperthyroidism
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Mar 2008
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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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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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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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Goitre
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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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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