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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThroat Cancer TypesCommon Throat Cancer Symptoms and SignsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Throat Cancer Types Common Throat Cancer Symptoms and Signs Rare Symptoms Complications When to Seek Care A constant sore throat, swelling in the neck, and trouble swallowing are just some of the symptoms and signs of throat cancer. You may notice them early on, though it is possible to have throat cancer and not know it until the disease interferes with basic functions like eating, breathing, and speaking....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentComplicationsDiagnosisWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications Diagnosis When to See a Provider Thunderclap Headache Is a Medical EmergencyIf you are experiencing a thunderclap headache, call 911 immediately. Thunderclap Headache Is a Medical Emergency If you are experiencing a thunderclap headache, call 911 immediately. A thunderclap headache strikes suddenly, causing severe, explosive head pain that rapidly peaks in intensity within one minute and lasts at least five minutes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunctionTypes of Thymus CellsDisorders Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Function Types of Thymus Cells Disorders The thymus gland, located behind the breastbone and between the lungs, plays a vital role in the immune system. This small organ makes white blood cells, called T-cells, and is important in fighting off infection. It also plays a messaging role in the endocrine system. Your thymus is most active in your younger years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLocationAnatomyFunctionThymus ConditionsTests Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Location Anatomy Function Thymus Conditions Tests Although the thymus is sometimes called a gland, it is not structured like one. It should not be confused with thethyroid gland, which is located in the neck. This article explores the location of the thymus, its anatomy, its function, and disorders of the thymus. Nerthuz / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It’s ForPurposeBefore the TestDuring the TestAfter the TestResultsRisks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It’s For Purpose Before the Test During the Test After the Test Results Risks A thyroglobulin antibody test measures antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein found in thyroid cells. In people with an autoimmune thyroid condition, the immune system mistakenly produces antibodies that attack this protein as if it were an invader....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeTest TypesWhat to ExpectSide EffectsInterpreting Results Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Test Types What to Expect Side Effects Interpreting Results Thyroid blood tests are an important part of diagnosing and treating thyroid disease. Based on how high or low the different values are—including key hormones such as TSH and T4—the lab can determine which type ofthyroid diseaseyou have (hypothyroidism vs. hyperthyroidism) and narrow the possible causes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThyroid Cancer and HypertensionImpact of Cancer TreatmentTreating HypertensionPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Thyroid Cancer and Hypertension Impact of Cancer Treatment Treating Hypertension Prognosis Hypertension (high blood pressure)is one of the common effects ofthyroid cancer.If you have or have had thyroid cancer, there is a lasting risk of developing hypertension even after the cancer is fully treated.The long-term effects of high blood pressure produce a number of health problems over time, including increased strokes, heart attacks, kidney disease, and dementia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThyroid Cancer OverviewHow Common Is It?Causes and Risk FactorsMortality RatesEarly DetectionNext in Thyroid Cancer GuideDiagnosing and Treating Thyroid Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Thyroid Cancer Overview How Common Is It? Causes and Risk Factors Mortality Rates Early Detection Next in Thyroid Cancer Guide Thyroid canceris the 12th most common cancer in the United States. Healthcare providers often find it early enough that it can be treated with a positive outcome....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffect on GlucoseEffect on InsulinOther ConnectionsWhat You Can Do Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effect on Glucose Effect on Insulin Other Connections What You Can Do It’s not uncommon for someone to have boththyroid diseaseanddiabetes. In fact, if you havetype 1 diabetes,type 2 diabetes,insulin resistance, ormetabolic syndrome, your risk of developing thyroid disease is increased. On the flip side, thyroid disease increases your risk of developing metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes....

Listen to this article(6 minutes) Learning you have an autoimmune condition such asthyroid eye disease(TED) can be disconcerting. This condition commonly occurs in those with a hyperactive thyroid, but it can also affect those with a hypoactive thyroid and some with no prior thyroid issues. The hallmark of this eye disorder is the distinctive way the eyes may bulge. When antibodies attack the eye muscles, thyroid eye disease may develop. The symptoms can include swelling of the surrounding fat and muscles, causing the eyes to protrude....

Listen to this article(5 minutes) When you havethyroid eye disease, you want to have the right health professionals on your care team for both your eyes and your overall health. Here is an overview of thyroid eye disease and the healthcare providers who can help you best manage it. JGI/Tom Grill Thyroid Eye Disease Basics The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that helps your body make hormones to control your metabolism....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHypothyroidism and Thyroid FatigueHyperthyroidism and Thyroid FatigueTreatmentOther CausesCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Fatigue Hyperthyroidism and Thyroid Fatigue Treatment Other Causes Coping Fatigue is a common symptom of thyroid disease.If you’ve ever experienced thyroid fatigue, you’re aware that it isn’t like having a night of poor sleep or feeling overly stressed. For many people, fatigue related tothyroid diseaseis so extreme that it interferes with daily life....

Thyroid medications are used to treat different conditions, includinghypothyroidism(underactive thyroid),hyperthyroidism(overactive thyroid), andthyroid cancer. Hypothyroidism is treated with hormone-replacement therapy.Synthroid(levothyroxine) is the most widely used drug for hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is treated with anti-thyroid drugs, such as Tapazole (methimazole), or radioactive iodine. Beta-blockers are also used to relieve symptoms of an overactive thyroid. In addition, people withthyroid cancermay require hormone-replacement therapy, radioactive iodine therapy, or chemotherapy. This article explains how various thyroid conditions are treated and common thyroid medication names....