Question 1

is it possible for you to die from thyroid disease?

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Untreated Thyroid : Storm could be lethal.  A thyroid cancer like  anaplastic thyroid cancer  could also be lethal. Did you have a  question about a particular condition ? If so, please clarify and re-ask your question.

Question 2

hello i have a concern of what are symptoms for thyroid disease?can you die from it?it is possible itbhas no effect in your weight?

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It depends: Usually people don't die acutely from thyroid disease and  if it a cancer, it will cause problems for long time before one dies.If you have high or low thyroid hormone levels, the symptoms will be there for long time before you experience serious symptoms. High or low heart beats, constipation or diarrhea, skin changes and heat /cold intolerance are common symptoms. Weight gain/loss as well.

Question 3

what is thyroid disease?

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Many types.: Thyroid disease is a nonspecific term which indicates there is an abnormality of thyroid function.  These include excess secretion of thyroid hormones, decreased secretion, nodules including cancer, and inflammation. A variety of tests help determine the specific type of disease.

Question 4

how does thyroid disease occur?

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Various: Types and causes of thyroid disease, some are  a genetic cause or predisposition, others are induced by the environment such as viruses, some are immune based and many we don't know the true cause(s). There are disorders of function (high or low) and also of structure. Many run in families. There are too many different thyroid diseases to explain in 400 characters. See your doctor for more info.

Question 5

how can i manage thyroid disease?

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Which Disorder?: For an underactive thyroid, levothyroxine pills are prescribed to take daily for thyroid hormone replacement. Overactive thyroid: graves disease - there are other treatments which include certain medications to block your thyroid from over working and medication to lower heart rate and blood pressure if necessary until thyroid under better control. Also, radioablation to rid overactive gland.

Question 6

what's the signs of thyroid disease?

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Which type?: There are many different conditions that can afflict the thyroid gland. Please let  us know which one so that we can provide you with some information.

Question 7

what are symptoms of thyroid disease?

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Thyroid: Depends on if thyroid is under or over performing.

Question 8

thyroid disease considered disability?

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Depends: Depends on who is defining disability.  Generally the answer would be no.  Thyroid disease is easily treated and when treated appropriately there is no characterizable disability.

Question 9

what are the causes of thyroid disease?

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Various: Most common causes of thyroid diseases are autoimmune, the immune system, recognizes the thyroid as foreign to the body, in the process,  the thyroid can be damaged or stimulated. Other causes are iodine deficiency, problems with development of the thyroid or with parts of the thyroid cell important ti make thyroid hormones. Some medications or infections can also cause thyroid problems.

Question 10

anyone know what is a thyroid disease ?

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Summary: The thyroid is located on the lower front neck by the clavicle in the center. Any abnormality of the thyroid can be called a disease. Examples: thyroiditis, tumors, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, grave's disease.
The thyroid hormone is a rate regulator. Too much speeds everything in the body up. Too little slows it down.

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