Question 1

can you take herbalife with thyroid problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: The herbalife is a waste of your money. It won't help any medical condition you may have, it just spends your money needlessly. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or internet scams. Do get your thyroid treated and regulated properly. That's much more important and helpful than junk like herbalife.

Question 2

can u reverse thyroid problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Either an overactive or underactive thyroid condition can be treated. There are also options for thyroid cancer depending on the type and stage.

Question 3

how can i get thyroid problems?

Accepted Answer

Various: While most thyroid conditions are chance happenings, we do know that exposure to radiation and deficiencies of iodine can both lead to trouble with this organ.  If you are worried that you are at risk, consult with your primary care provider for an in-depth conversation and examination.

Question 4

are thyroid problems hereditary?

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They can be: Most thyroid problems in the US are caused by auto-immunity, where the immune system misclassifies one or more thyroid proteins as foreign (not belong to that person) and makes antibodies that target the thyroid protein(s).  Auto-immune thyroid disease often does run in families, although family member may have different manifestations - goiter, nodules, too little or too much thyroid hormone.

Question 5

what can mimic thyroid problems?

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It depends: Upon what thyroid problem you mean. There are a wide variety of potential problems that can arise with the thyroid. Which one are you referring to?

Question 6

what are common thyroid problems?

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Thryoid problems: The three most common thyroid problems are hypothyroid (low function), hyperthyroid (high function) and thyroid nodules.  The most common cause of hypothyroidism is hashimoto's thyroid disease.  The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is graves' disease.  Thyroid nodules are very common and are seen more with advancement of technology.  Most thyroid nodules are not cancerous.

Question 7

is centeroid for thyroid problems?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid medicine: I think you are refering to synthroid (thyroxine) which is a common brand name thyroid medicine used to treat hypothyrodism which is for under active thyroid.

Question 8

how to diagnose thyroid problems.?

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Thyroid: Physical exam, blood work to check thyroid hormones, x-ray scans of the thyroid, biopsy.

Question 9

what do thyroid problems in men cause?

Accepted Answer

Same as others: We are not that special.  Thyroid problem in men will cause the same symptoms as in women (minus the menstruation symptoms, of course). Hypothyroid: fatigue, hair loss, hoarse voice, slower speech, depressed, brittle nails, dry skin, feeling cold, constipation, weight gain...Hyperthyroid: nervousness, fast heartbeat, weight loss, feeling hot, trouble sleeping, tremot, pooping too much...

Question 10

what are examples of thyroid problems ?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid: Thyroid is tricky as there is hyper or too much thyroid,  which causes signs of an accelerated system.  This includes increased heart rate, anxiety, palpitations and weight loss.  Then there is hypothyroid or too slow.  Think of everything in the body slowing down.  Low body temperature, slower heart rate, brain fog, constipation, dry skin, hair loss, and weight gain are a few of the main symptoms.

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