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Thyroid Hormones
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound Covers imaging test to check the thyroidgland and parathyroid glands. Includes info on problems the test checks for, such as lumps in the thyroidgland or enlarged thyroid and parathyroid glands. Covers how it's done. Discusses possible results.
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 Scan
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Test Discusses blood test used to check for thyroidgland problems. Explains how TSH causes thyroidgland to make hormones that help control metabolism. Covers how it is done and test results.
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Scan: Understanding the Test Learn what happens before and during a thyroid scan and what the test looks for.
Thyroid Hormone Tests Looks at various tests used to check how well the thyroidgland is working. Covers what results might mean. Also looks at what might affect a test. Offers links to info on other tests that might be useful, including thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test.
Thyroid Nodules
Thyroidectomy: Before Surgery Find out what to expect and how to prepare for a thyroidectomy.
Thyroidectomy: Returning Home Find out how you'll feel after a thyroidectomy and how to take care of yourself at home.
Thyroid Hormone Production and Function
Hyperthyroidism Discusses hyperthyroidism and what happens to the body's metabolism if the thyroidgland is overactive. Explains how Graves' disease usually causes an overactive thyroid. Describes symptoms. Covers exams and tests to diagnose it. Provides info on treatment.
Thyroid Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Patient Information [NCI]
Thyroid Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
Childhood Thyroid Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
Thyroid Hormone Replacement for Hypothyroidism
Thyroid Storm
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.
Hyperthyroidism: Graves' Ophthalmopathy
Levothyroxine
Hormones Has info on hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid tests. Also has links to info on PMS and polycystic ovary syndrome.
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.
Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test
Radioactive Iodine Treatment
Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Hyperthyroidism
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.

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