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What causes thyroid symptoms? Related conditions and treatments

The Checkup by Singlecare

Overview: What do thyroid symptoms feel like? The thyroid produces hormones that affect every part of the body. When the thyroid secretes too much hormone, it’s called overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism. When there is too little thyroid hormone, it’s called underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism.

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Having celiac disease and a thyroid condition sent her on a quest to become an empathetic doctor

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But managing two autoimmune conditions requires more than animal affection. Celix, 25, has to keep up with the demands of medical school while keeping Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and celiac disease in check. Her cat, Frankie, dense as a log, offers plenty of cuddles. Read the rest…

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An uncommon thyroid diagnosis led to an unexpected, all-too-visible side effect

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Annie Larsson, 40, is no stranger to chronic conditions. Then, right before the Covid pandemic began, she was diagnosed with Graves’ disease, a condition that can make a person’s thyroid overactive. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age and had it “completely managed” for years.

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The 5 Stages of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Did you know that most cases of thyroid disease are autoimmune in nature? (1). Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition that happens to affect the thyroid gland. When this destruction goes on long enough, the person will lose their ability to produce thyroid hormone. Reversing the condition.

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Your guide to thyroid eye disease

The Checkup by Singlecare

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a rare autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and swelling in the tissues surrounding the eyes. The condition is usually associated with a thyroid condition called Graves’ disease, but other thyroid conditions, like hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid, may also be involved.

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Can you live without a thyroid?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that sits on top of the trachea, near the bottom of the neck. The thyroid is like the gas pedal to your body: It’s responsible for bodily processes, including metabolism, growth, and brain development. But is it possible to live without a thyroid? In short, yes.

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How To Get Accurate Lab Tests When Taking Thyroid Medications

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Thyroid hormones are “Goldilocks” hormones: the dose has to be “just right” for us to feel optimal. I get tons of messages from people who report that they had begun to feel hypothyroid symptoms after having their thyroid medications reduced, based on a faulty lab interpretation. Optimal reference range : between 0.5-2

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