Question 1

what are thyroids?

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Thyroid: Your thyroid is a gland on the front part of your neck that looks like a "honda" car emblem.  It secretes thyroid hormone which 
is important for you metabolism.

Question 2

can hyper thyroids go away?

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Hyperthyroid: Hyperthyroid means an overactive thyroid and can be caused by a number of conditions including inflammation (thyroiditis) but it does not usually go away on its own.  You should see your primary care physician who can refer you to an endocrinologist if they are not comfortable treating this.  There are medications that help but occasionally one needs radiation treatment.  See your physician.

Question 3

how do i know if i have thyroidism?

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Testing: A full evaluation by a doctor including a careful history, physical exam and appropriate blood testing.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of thyroidism?

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2 different ways: Hypothyroid includes weight gain, slower mental processes, fatigue, constipation, reduced menstruation...  Hyperthyroid includes weight loss, shakiness, elevated blood pressure, rapid heart rate, feeling hot....  See your doctor or endocrinologist.

Question 5

what are the symptoms for thyroidism?

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Fatige/dry skin/cons: The following symptoms
fatigue
dry skin
constipation
unexplained weight gain
depression
slow heart rate
thinning hair
heavier than normal or irregular menstrual periods
muscle weakness
hoarseness
puffy face
constipation
thinning hair
increase sensitivity to cold
impaired memory
elevated blood cholesterol level
muscle ache and joint pains
syptoms get worse if not treated with thyroid hormone.

Question 6

what are the main symptoms of tyhroid?

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Hyper vs hypothyroid: Hyperthyroidism can accelerate your body's metabolism significantly, causing sudden weight loss, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, nervousness or irritability, sensitivity to heat, and other sxs..Fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, dry skin
unexplained weight gain, hoarseness
muscle weakness, elevated blood cholesterol level, muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness.

Question 7

will untreated thyroidism leads to death?

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It can. : Severe hypothyroidism can lead to death.

Question 8

insensitive to cold. time for throid test?

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Sure.: Screening for an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) is easily done. There are many reasons why you may not be sensitive to cold which aren't necessarily abnormal.

Question 9

how do enlarged thyroids become unenlarged?

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Depends on the cause: Some enlarged thyroid glands may need radiation , some need medications, some need surgery, some need both. Let an endocrinologist evaluate your thyroid and find out the cause first. That will determine how to reduce the size, but it's more portent to normalize the function of the thyroid and make sure there is no cancer.

Question 10

hashimtos autoimmune thynoidity, what is this?

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See details: This is an autoimmune disease which is characterized by inflammation of the thyroid gland and eventually loss of ability of the thyroid to function normally.

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