Question 1

how does thyroid disease occur?

Accepted Answer

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 2

what are symptoms of thyroid disease?

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

Question 3

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 4

is it possible for me to have a thyroid disease?

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Yes: It is possible. Why do consider this a possibility? Symptoms include anxiety, palpitations, weight loss/gain, hair loss, heat/cold intolerance, fatigue, insomnia, etc. To be sure, why not see a doctor.

Question 5

i have a thyroid disease what foods should i eat ?

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Normal diet: Having thyroid disease does not restrict your diet but you should stay away from 'thyroid supplements' or food high in iodine like seaweed, kelp which can sometimes be found in sushi.  They have high iodine loads which can affect the thyroid function otherwise eat what you always have.

Question 6

is it possible for you to die from thyroid disease?

Accepted Answer

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 7

what will happen if thyroid disease is not treated?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid: It depends on the age and how severe the hypothyroidism is. In children under 3 yrs old developmental problems or even retardation could occur. Growth failure could be a symptom in older kids. Others include forgetfulness, depression, mood swings, dry skin, coarse hair, constipation, lethargy, cold intolerance, exercise intolerance, irregular or heavy periods, and weight gain.

Question 8

can a teenager have thyroid disease?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

do thyroid disease, and diabetes go together?

Accepted Answer

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 10

body temperature is how related to thyroid disease?

Accepted Answer

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.

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