THYROID

THYROID IS A LARGE DUCTLESS GLAND PRESENT IN THE NECK THAT SECRETES HORMONES FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE BODY.

WHAT IS THYROID?

FUNCTIONS OF THYROID GLAND

It stimulates and maintains various metabolic processes.

Produces thyroid hormones which regulate metabolism and affect the growth and function of other parts of the body.

Produces calcitonin to reduce the serum calcium levels.

HORMONES SECRETED BY THYROID GLAND

The two important hormones secreted byThyroid gland are: 1) TRIIODOTHYRONINE 2) THYROXINE

HOW THYROID DISEASE OCCURS?

Thyroid cancerGoiterHypothyroidismHyperthyroidismThyroid nodulesThyroiditis

MOST COMMON THYROID DISEASES

TYPES OF THYROID CANCERS

PAPILLARYFOLLICULARANAPLASTICMEDULLARY

VARIOUS CAUSES OF THYROID DISEASES

Hormone defficiency Lack of iodine Grave’s disease Various inflammations Pituitary problems Inappropriate TSH levels Obesity Diabetes Hypertension Malfunction of pituitary glands

VARIOUS SYMPTOMS OF THYROID DISEASE

Stopped menstrual cycle or over flow of menstrual cycle in women.

Lower heartbeat Tremors in hands Low body temperature Unable to tolerate cold temperatures Clamminess Sudden weight gain or loss

VARIOUS TREATMENTS FOR THYROID DISEASE

Thyroid surgeryRadiation therapyTreatment using lithiumAnti thyroid medicationsThyroid hormone replacement therapyLarge doses of regular iodineThyroidectomy Hormone suppression