100 Questions & Answers About Thyroid

EMPOWER YOURSELF!Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient, or are a friend or relative of someone suffering from a thyroid disorder, this book offers help. The only text available to provide both the doctor's and patient's views, 100 Questions & Answers About Thyroid Disorders gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. this book is an invaluable resource for anyone struggling with the medical, psychological, or emotional turmoil of this condition.

Acknowledgments	p. v
Introduction	p. vii
The Basics	p. 1
provide general information regarding the thyroid, covering questions such as:
What is the thyroid?
What is free T4?
Why is iodine so important?
What causes a goiter?
Hypothyroidism	p. 31
focus specifically on hypothyroidism and related concerns, such as:
Are there any signs specific for hypothyroidism?
Since the diagnosis of hypothyroidism rests on the TSH level, what is upper limit of normal for TSH?
What's the cost of thyroid replacement therapy?
How often should I have my thyroid levels checked?
Hyperthyroidism	p. 61
address hyperthyroidism and related concerns, including:
What is Graves' disease?
What are signs of hyperthyroidism?
What is subacute thyroiditis?
My physician diagnosed me with hyperthyroidism and has ordered a thyroid uptake and scan. What do these studies mean?
Thyroid Nodule	p. 97
relate to information you need to know about thyroid nodules, including:
What is the best way to evaluate a thyroid nodule?
What results can I expect from the fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy?
What are the indications for thyroid surgery?
Why is a low-iodine diet used in preparation for a body scan?
Appendix: Resources	p. 127
Glossary	p. 131
Index	p. 137
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100 Questions & Answers About Thyroid Disorders

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