2022年12月10日 · Overview Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. This condition also is called underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Over time, hypothyroidism that isn't treated can lead to other health problems, such as high cholesterol and heart problems.

2024年3月5日 · Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. It is a possible but not common cause of damage to nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord, known as peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral nerves carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord and the rest of the body, such as your arms and legs. Peripheral …

2022年1月15日 · Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. The thyroid produces hormones that help regulate many functions in the body. An autoimmune disorder is an illness caused by the immune system attacking healthy tissues. In Hashimoto's …

2024年6月14日 · Graves' disease is an immune system condition that affects the thyroid gland. It causes the body to make too much thyroid hormone. That condition is called hyperthyroidism. Thyroid hormones affect many organs in the body. So Graves' disease symptoms also can affect those organs. Anyone can get Graves' disease. But it's more common in women and in people …

2023年3月2日 · But treatment with thyroid hormone replacement medicine typically is the most effective way to relieve the symptoms of hypothyroidism, including joint and muscle pain. If you're taking thyroid hormone replacement, and you still have joint and muscle pain, your medicine dosage may need to be changed.

2022年12月10日 · Understand what happens when your thyroid is underactive and learn about treatment for this condition.

2024年2月21日 · Overview Cardiomyopathy (kahr-dee-o-my-OP-uh-thee) is a disease of the heart muscle. It causes the heart to have a harder time pumping blood to the rest of the body, which can lead to symptoms of heart failure. Cardiomyopathy also can lead to some other serious heart conditions. There are various types of cardiomyopathy. The main types include dilated, …

2022年1月15日 · A number of conditions may lead to the signs and symptoms of Hashimoto's disease. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, your health care provider will conduct a thorough physical exam, review your medical history and ask questions about your symptoms.

Thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your neck. It makes hormones that control every part of your metabolism, from your heart rate to how quickly you burn calories. Health care providers perform thyroidectomy to treat thyroid disorders. These include cancer, noncancerous …

2024年3月8日 · Hypercalcemia is a condition in which the calcium level in the blood becomes too high. Too much calcium in the blood can weaken bones and create kidney stones. It also can affect the heart and brain. Most often, hypercalcemia happens after one or more of the parathyroid glands make too much hormone. These four tiny glands are in the neck, near the …