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Search Topics We found about 24 results for Thyroid Disorders Thyroid Screening Recommendations Types of Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Cancer Discusses causes and symptoms of thyroid cancer. Covers factors that increase risk, including exposure to radiation. Discusses diagnosis and treatment with surgery, radioactive iodine, and thyroid hormone therapy. Thyroid Nodules Thyroid Storm Thyroid Surgery Thyroid Hormone Replacement for Hypothyroidism Thyroid Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] Childhood Thyroid Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] Thyroid Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Patient Information [NCI] Hyperthyroidism: Graves' Ophthalmopathy Hypothyroidism Covers hypothyroidism, which happens when the thyroid doesn't make enough thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) hormones. Includes causes like thyroiditis. Covers tests for TSH, T4, and T3. Also includes info on treatment with medicine such as levothyroxine. Thyroidectomy: Before Surgery Find out what to expect and how to prepare for a thyroidectomy. Hyperthyroidism Discusses hyperthyroidism and what happens to the body's metabolism if the thyroid gland is overactive. Explains how Graves' disease usually causes an overactive thyroid. Describes symptoms. Covers exams and tests to diagnose it. Provides info on treatment. Thyroidectomy: Returning Home Find out how you'll feel after a thyroidectomy and how to take care of yourself at home. Subclinical Hypothyroidism Hormones Has info on hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid tests. Also has links to info on PMS and polycystic ovary syndrome. Levothyroxine Radioactive Iodine Treatment Subclinical Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism: Should I Use Antithyroid Medicine or Radioactive Iodine? Guides you through decision to use antithyroid medicine or radioactive iodine to treat hyperthyroidism. List benefits for and against each of the treatments. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision. Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Hyperthyroidism Parathyroidectomy: Before Your Surgery Find out what to expect and how to prepare for surgery to remove one or more of the parathyroid glands. Parathyroidectomy: Returning Home Find out how you'll feel after a parathyroidectomy and how to take care of yourself at home. Results 1-24 of 24
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