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Types of Thyroid

Abnormal Menstrual Periods
Abnormal Menstrual Periods

Absent Periods / Amenorrhea: Hyperthyroidism can cause menstruation to stop for longer periods, a condition known as amenorrhea. Heavy Periods / Menorrhagia: Menorrhagia is defined as excessively heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, for example, soaking through pad every hour for several hours.

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Certain Fruits: Peaches, Pears and Strawberries
Certain Fruits: Peaches, Pears and Strawberries

Peaches; Peanuts; Pears; Pine Nuts; Spinach; Strawberries; Sweet Potatoes; Should You Avoid Foods Low in Goitrogens? Just because certain foods are high in goitrogens doesn’t mean you should avoid them. With the exception of soy, the benefits of these (mostly cruciferous) foods far outweigh the downsides.

Constipation
Constipation

Constipation is a problem that can be particularly troublesome for people with hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid). Hypothyroidism slows down many of the body's systems, including digestion and elimination.

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Cruciferous Vegetables: Broccoli, Kale, Spinach, Cabbage, etc
Cruciferous Vegetables: Broccoli, Kale, Spinach, Cabbage, etc

Cruciferous vegetables are healthy and provide a variety of benefits, even (and especially) for those with thyroid disease. Of course, anyone with thyroid disease or any other health problem should work with a qualified doctor or functional medicine practitioner to find the best diet, medication, and lifestyle answers, but the existing medical evidence does not suggest that avoiding cruciferous vegetables is helpful.

Dry Skin and Brittle Nails
Dry Skin and Brittle Nails

Brittle nails, hair loss, thinning eyebrows, or dry skin might be indications of undiagnosed thyroid problems. What else can you do for dry, brittle nails? Brittle nails, hair loss, thinning eyebrows, or dry skin might be indications of undiagnosed thyroid problems.

Goiter
Goiter

Goiters can be any one of several types of growths in the thyroid gland, located at the base of the front side of the neck just below the Adam's apple. In the case of Graves' disease, the entire thyroid gland becomes enlarged.

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Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is another name for an overactive thyroid. It’s when the butterfly-shaped gland in your neck produces too much thyroid hormone. This can happen for many different reasons.

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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism

Primary hypothyroidism is caused by a problem with the thyroid gland itself. Secondary hypothyroidism occurs when another problem interferes with the thyroid's ability to produce hormones. For example, the pituitary gland or hypothalamus produce hormones that trigger the release of thyroid hormone.

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Levothyroxine Sodium (Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint, Unithroid)
Levothyroxine Sodium (Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint, Unithroid)

What are the possible side effects of levothyroxine (Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint, Unithroid)? Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

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Liothyronine Sodium (Cytomel, Triostat)
Liothyronine Sodium (Cytomel, Triostat)

liothyronine sodium (Cytomel, Triostat) is a drug prescribed for the treatment of hypothyroidism in adults and children. Side effects, dosage, warnings and precautions, and pregnancy safety should be reviewed prior to taking any medication.

Liothyronine Sodium (Cytomel, Triostat)
Liothyronine Sodium (Cytomel, Triostat)

Liothyronine sodium (Cytomel, Triostat) is a drug prescribed to treat hypothyroidism. Side effects, dosing information, and pregnancy safety is included in the information packet.

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Liotrix (Thyrolar)
Liotrix (Thyrolar)

Liotrix is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It is also used to help decrease the size of enlarged thyroid glands (known as goiter) and to treat thyroid cancer.

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Numbness or Tingling in the Hands
Numbness or Tingling in the Hands

Tingling, pins and needles sensation from hypothyroidism? From: tanderson88 - 9 years 3 weeks ago I'm constantly getting these tingling pains all over my body, especially my hands and feet.

Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cancer

To understand thyroid cancer, it helps to know about the normal structure and function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland The thyroid gland is below the thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple) in the front part of the neck.

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Thyroid Nodules
Thyroid Nodules

Thyroid cyst: This is usually caused by a thyroid adenoma that’s breaking down (“degenerating”). Thyroid cancer: Most thyroid nodules aren’t cancer, but some can be. Who’s At Risk? Thyroid nodules are actually quite common. By the age of 60, half of all people have them. They’re often very small.

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