Although the majority of thyroid growths, or nodules, are benign and not cause for concern, once a nodule has been detected, a physician will want to gather additional information before proceeding with treatment recommendations. At this point, a thyroid ultrasound will be ordered to best determine a proper plan of action. A thyroid or parathyroid […]
Top 10 Questions About Sinusitis
Signs include a sniffle that lingers, persistently itchy eyes, the indomitable pressure that radiates throughout your entire head. It feels like a cold that has worn out its welcome, seeming to get worse, not better. If this describes your life for extended periods, it is likely that you suffer from sinusitis. What are the Sinuses? […]
New Test May Reduce Unnecessary Thyroid Cancer Surgeries
Thyroid cancer, which occurs when abnormal cells begin growing and reproducing on the thyroid gland, is on the rise. However, inaccurate diagnoses frequently lead to unnecessary surgeries. These surgical procedures may be avoided in the future thanks to an innovative new gene expression test. The thyroid gland, located in the neck, helps to regulate a […]
Thinking About Expanding Your Family?
Thinking about expanding your little family? Before you start painting the nursery and picking out curtains, there are some other items that necessitate a bit of thought and action on your never-ending to do list. Good News and Bad News If you have suffered from any form of thyroid condition in the past, there is […]
How Does Thyroid Disease Affect the Eyes?
Thyroid disease has far reaching effects to all parts of the body. Though the link between hyperthyroidism and Graves’ eye disease is not completely understood, an obvious connection does exist. Graves’ eye disease occurs in roughly 50 percent of patients who suffer from Graves’ hyperthyroidism. Definition Often referred to as Graves’ disease, thyroid orbitopathy is […]
Don’t let Thyroid Disease be a Pain in the Neck!
Roughly 200 million people all over the world suffer from some form of thyroid disease. For the most part, thyroid disorders are treatable. However, when left untreated the effects are far-reaching to all systems of the body. An awareness and basic understanding of thyroid disease is critical to helping patients and their families effectively manage […]