What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. When this occurs, the body’s metabolism is increased, which can cause a variety of symptoms. These symptoms may include: Untreated mild cases may cause no symptoms (subclinical hyperthyroidism) but may lead to osteoporosis or heart irregularities. What causes […]
Low Iodine Diet Food Group Allowed Not Allowed DAIRY None Ice cream, cheese, milk, yogurt, sour cream EGGS None All egg containing products SEAFOOD None Specially shellfish, kelp, sardines, canned tuna SALT Non-iodized salt Iodized salt, Sea salt MEATS Fresh chicken, turkey or beef Canned, dried, salted, cured meats (sausage, ham, chipped beef,liver, beef stew, bacon,
Radioiodine Therapy For Thyroid Cancer (General Information) Thyroid cells have the capacity to take up iodine and iodine is essential for the growth and function of thyroid cells. This principle is utilized in radioiodine treatment of thyroid cancers after initial surgery. Radioactive iodine (called I131) can seek out and destroy any remaining thyroid cells (including
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Goitre & Thyroid Nodules WHAT IS A GOITER? A goitre is an enlarged thyroid gland. A goitre can mean that the whole thyroid gland is swollen or enlarged (Simple Goiter), or one or more swellings or lumps develop in part or parts of the thyroid (Nodular Goiter). The thyroid gland makes thyroid hormones -called thyroxine
The thyroid gland is located in the lower part of the front of the neck. It is responsible for the formation and secretion of thyroid hormones. Around 90% of the hormone made by the thyroid gland is thyroxine (T4) which is inactive, and 10% is the active thyroid hormone called triiodothyronine (T3). T4 is released
An important part of radioiodine treatment – allows radioiodine to enter thyroid cells (normal or cancerous that were not visible to the surgeon or could not be removed) Generally started 2 weeks before the radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid cancer patients. Usually needs to be continued until the whole-body-scan is completed (7 days after the
