Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

what are symptoms of thyroid disease?

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

how can one find out if  thyroid disease?

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Basic start: For any basic health concern, start with your primary care doctor.  You'll get a blood test for the hormones: tsh, t4, t3 (liothyronine), (liothyronine) free t4, free t3 (liothyronine).  They will also be able to get hints from the physical examination of your neck and body. 
Thyroid overactivity: high heart rate, palpitations/heart flutter, weight loss, heat intolerance
thyroid underactivity: poor memory, weight gain, cold intolerance.

Question 10

is there any way to cure a thyroid disease?

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Cure: There are generally no "cures" for thyroid problems. They can be managed medically most of the time. Many are due to autoimmune disorders causing inflammation and these may go into remission.

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