Question 1

could thymus gland regrow?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: The thymus starts out fairly large in childhood. As one ages it slowly shrinks, until it is almost completely gone by adulthood. Even without a thymus, the adult immune system (of which the gland is a part) work normally. It does not normally grow back, but there are certain conditions (e.g., myasthenia gravis) where a tumor of the thymus (thymoma) may occur; these are usually treated surgically.

Question 2

what are foods that are good for the thymus gland and nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Nutrient dense foods: Eat foods that are nutrient dense (like meat, fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, low starch vegatables and water) avoid foods that are not nutrient dense (like starches and sugars, including fruit)
nutrient dense foods have beneficial effects on your nervous system, immune system and hormonal system and hence your thymus gland as well.

Question 3

could you tell me what are food good for the thymus gland and nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Not certain: Eating fish is supposed to be good for the brain.  I know of no food which nourishes your thymus, not even sweet bread.

Question 4

why would my blood tests show no signs of inflammation when my glands and lower back are visibly inflamed?

Accepted Answer

Not surprising: Localizedinflamation or infection that is not systemic often will have normal blood counts. Get this treated.

Question 5

is it possible to feel pain in the lymph glands without inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: The lymphatic system absorbs and carries things too big to go into the arteries and veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food.  A lymph node "tastes" the lymph to see if anything bad is there like bacteria, viruses, cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and enlarges in response when they react.  Pain may be present.

Question 6

can a baby be born without a thymus gland?

Accepted Answer

YES: Several genetic defects that affect the development of t lymphocytes (immune system blood cells) results in absent or very small thymus. Also, deletion of chromosome 22q11 or digeorge syndrome, a relatively common genetic syndrome, causes poor devlopment of thymus, which is significant in 1% of babies with this chromosomal deletion.

Question 7

when to go to ed for enlarged thymus gland?

Accepted Answer

Unsure about what: Ed means. If you mean emergency dept. Then there is really no need to go to "ed". Go to a primary physician who will then order a chest xray and ct scan of the chest for evaluation. Your clinical findings may indicate myasthenia gravis or thymoma.

Question 8

how is the thymus gland  removed with minimally invasive surgery?

Accepted Answer

Thymus lives: Behind the sternum or breast bone. Splitting it to access it or coronary arteries for bypass leaves a long scar. Big blood vessels live behind, the heart below. Accessing from above was done to acess nodes, or the left pleural space with thoracoscopic scopes is plausible, reserving conversion to open if bleeding ensues. There are many important vessels and nerves. I'd pick mediastinotomy still.

Question 9

what are the thymus glands and the hormones they secrete?

Accepted Answer

Thymus: This is an organ that produces important immune cells known as t-cells. It tends to regress as we get older and is usually gone by the teen years. Some do have thymic remnants which is insignificant. Thyroid is different than thymus.

Question 10

i have an autoimmune disease that has to do with the thymus gland and nervous system. what foods will help with this?

Accepted Answer

No particular: No particular food, but try to eat a healthy diet is good for everyone.

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