A thyroid nodule is a lump or growth in the thyroid gland. It can be noticed on routine physical examination, on imaging studies for another problem or frequently felt by the patient. Thyroid nodules are very common. Up to half of all people have at least one thyroid nodule, although most do not know about […]
The term “goiter” simply refers to the abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. It is important to know that the presence of a goiter does not necessarily mean that the thyroid gland is malfunctioning or that there is a cancerous tumor. A goiter can occur in a gland that is producing too much hormone (hyperthyroidism), […]
Causes of Hypothyroidism The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an auto-immune disorder called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in which the body produces antibodies which decrease the production on thyroid hormone. HYPOthyroidism can also develop after medical treatments for HYPERthyroidism, such as thyroidectomy (surgical removal of the thyroid) or radioactive iodine treatment (to destroy thyroid tissue). History […]
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