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("Hyper" means "over" in Greek). The thyroid hormones regulate many aspects of our metabolism, eventually affecting how many calories we burn, how warm we feel, and how much we weigh.

Role of thyroid gland in the body:



Hyperthyroidism

Thyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland. This gland is located in the lower part of the neck, below the Adam's apple. The gland wraps around windpipe (trachea) has shape that similar to butterfly formed wings (lobes) attached by middle part (isthmus). heart. hyperthyroidism a condition there is excessive amount circulating blood because an overactive gland. Healthy people, makes just right amounts two hormones, t4 t3, important actions throughout body. regulate aspects metabolism, eventually affecting many calories burn, warm feel, how much we weigh. in short, runs our metabolism. these hormones also have direct effects on most organs, including heart which beats faster and harder under the influence of thyroid hormones.

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Posted by:  shubhra_goel  Posted on: 08/23/2009
I am having TSH level of 0.01 and have been diagnosed hyperthyroid. My doc prescribed thyroxin 50 for 3 months, another doc says that throxin is used in hypothyroid only please suggest whether i can take thyroxin 50 or not?

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shubhra goel
36 yrs



Posted by:  mymoms(Guest)  Posted on: 06/05/2009
any mediclaim policies for preexisting disease thyroid



Posted by:  S.C.L  Posted on: 05/30/2009
I HAVE BEEN HAVING HAIR COME OUT BY HANDFULS HERE LATELY. I AM ON 7.5 OF THYROID MEDICINE. COULD THIS BECAUSING MY HAIR TO DISAPPEAR?


Posted by:  S.C.L  Posted on: 05/30/2009
what is making my hair come out by handfuls so all of a sudden?




Posted by:  popeye(Guest)  Posted on: 02/11/2009
is depression and anxiety also a symptoms of hyperthyroid? also memory loss like forgetfulness...



Posted by:  manju.dongre  Posted on: 12/05/2008
what is the diet and excersice for hyperthiroid ?



Posted by:  zishanakhtar  Posted on: 11/09/2008
Other causes of hyperthyroidism - toxic adenoma, carcinoma metastases, drug induced (amiadrone,iodine preparations), gestational thyrotoxicosis



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 10/10/2008
What is high Tsh level? What is its treatment?



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 10/15/2007
I have developed Hyperthyrodism, can I concieve now? will there be any problem ?


Posted by:  sunny1  Posted on: 07/15/2008
Please visit your doctor before considering this - u will need to be on medication




Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 09/25/2007
let me know which is critical - Hypo or Hyperthyroid


Posted by:  sunny1  Posted on: 07/15/2008
both are critical, take thyroxine if hypothyroid




Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 06/03/2007
Can i use herbalife products to loose weight with an underactive thyroid




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