Thyroid is a gland located at the base of the neck responsible for producing thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3). These hormones help in normal growth and metabolism of the body. Thyroid issues ...
TSH is a hormone that acts as a messenger to the thyroid gland. When released by the pituitary gland—a small gland located at the base of the brain—TSH stimulates the thyroid to produce more thyroid ...
When you swallow, it moves your voice box (larynx) forward. Swallowing will help you see the shape of your thyroid gland better. It will also make it easier to see any abnormal shapes. Doing a thyroid ...
Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) causes cellular damage and alters thyroid gland function by humoral and cell-mediated mechanisms. Cellular damage occurs when sensitized T-lymphocytes and/or ...
Thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland, which produces a range of key hormones. The condition can sometimes cause hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is one ...