Thyroid Disease

Hypothyroidism in Children: Congenital Hypothyroidism

July 20th, 2022|Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Disease|

Congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) is a health condition that’s present from the moment of birth and characterized by an underdeveloped thyroid gland or poor production of thyroid hormone. Essentially, children with congenital hypothyroidism can’t produce the amount of thyroid hormone their body requires for proper functioning, such as infant brain development and healthy childhood growth. Children

Thyroid Disease – Common Signs Of Signs of Thyroid Problems

June 15th, 2022|Thyroid Disease|

The thyroid is a gland in the front area of the neck. Its primary role is to produce hormones that help regulate different body functions in the body. Thyroid disease occurs when the gland produces either too little or too many hormones. The medical community categorizes several thyroid disease types, like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroid,

Thyroid Disease Awareness Month

January 19th, 2021|Thyroid Disease|

The thyroid is a small gland located in the neck, around the trachea. It produces hormones that play an essential role in many bodily systems. The thyroid gland produces vital hormones such as thyroxine (T4) by synthesizing iodine. Thyroxine passes through the bloodstream to the tissues, while a small amount of the hormone gets converted

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