Question 1

is there a cure for dark eye circles due to thyroid disease?

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No: Dark circles are more a genetic pattern than anything else.  Allergy is the next common cause. Thyroid disease usually does not cause dark circles.  It can cause lid edema that may be perceived as dark circles.  See your family doctor.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

what are common symptoms of thyroid disease?

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Hyper vs hypo: Hyperthyroidism happens when your thyroid gland is over active. Hypothyroidism is when the gland is under active. Hyperthyroidism can result in increased metabolism, excessive sweating & rapid heart rate. Hypothyroidism can result in slowed metabolism, feeling cold & dry skin. This list is no where near conclusive. Consult your doctor if you feel that you have thyroid disease and get checked out.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: thyroid diseases?

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Thyroid Disease: It can be many things: thyroiditis, low or high hormone levels, tumors, etc. See your doctor for answers.

Question 5

can a teenager have thyroid disease?

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Yes: Both hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (excess thyroid production) can occur in infants, children, adolescents and adults.

Question 6

do thyroid disease, and diabetes go together?

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Yes, sort of: Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, as are hashimotos thyroiditis and graves disease.  People with 1 autoimmune disease have a higher likelihood of having another.  But, both diabetes and thyroid disease are common, so they can occur by chance, too.  Type 2 diabetes is not autoimmune, but is very common also.

Question 7

body temperature is how related to thyroid disease?

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Temp varies l: Overactive metabolism produces more heat, but the body usually adapts. 

Underactive thyroid can slow metabolism enough to slightly decrease body core temperature.

Question 8

what is the solution for hashimotos thyroid disease?

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No cure: There is no treatment to stop or cure hashimoto's thyroiditis, but fortunately, we can replace the thyroid hormone if patients become hypothyroid. Close monitoring is needed.

Question 9

is there a link between anxiety and thyroid disease?

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There can be: Hyperthyroidism can lead to quite significant anxiety.

Question 10

how dangerous is having a baby if i have  thyroid disease?

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Thyroid disease: If your problem is hypothyroidism or low levels of thyroid hormone, taking thyroid hormone supplements to normalize your thyroid hormone level will even increase your chances of getting pregnant. If you have a hyperthyroid condition, treatment usually involve medications to "shut" thyroid activity. Medicines used for this purpose can affect the baby adversely.

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