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About thyroid gland and thyroid diseases
In humans, the thyroid gland is a tiny butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located at the anterior portion of the neck, wrapped around the trachea. It is an endocrine gland that constantly produces and secretes thyroid hormones, namely thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), into the bloodstream. Thyroid hormones play a vital role in regulating the body’s functions like metabolism, growth, and development of the human body. Therefore, deregulated thyroid hormone levels are detrimental to the overall functioning of individuals.
An imbalance in thyroid hormone secretion can lead to hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Also, nowadays, autoimmune disorders like Hashimoto's disease and Graves' disease are the leading causes of thyroid disease.
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Hyperthyroidism: It describes a condition resulting from an overactive thyroid gland producing excess amounts of T3 and T4 or both. It is mainly caused by Grave’s disease and other conditions like toxic multinodular goiter and toxic adenomas resulting in thyrotoxicosis
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Hypothyroidism: In contrast to hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism results from an underactive thyroid gland, which is unable to produce enough hormones T3 and T4. It is mainly caused by an autoimmune condition called Hashimoto's disease. Besides, thyroidectomy, radiation therapy, and certain medications can also cause hypothyroidism.
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Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism affect females more as compared with males.
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Autoimmune thyroid diseases: It includes two conditions namely, Grave’s disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis resulting in hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism respectively. It is caused by the attack on the healthy tissues of the thyroid gland by the auto antibodies produced by abnormal immune mechanisms of the body.
Can thyroid diseases be cured?
Thyroid disease requires lifelong treatment to restore and maintain normal thyroid function. Presently, there is no permanent cure for thyroid diseases. However, disease progression and the signs and symptoms of the disease can be effectively controlled by medications and surgery. Hypothyroidism can be treated effectively by hormone replacement therapy with Levothyroxine. On the other hand, hyperthyroidism is treated with antithyroid medications such as Carbimazole and Propylthiouracil to block excess thyroid hormone synthesis. In some cases, surgical resection of the thyroid gland, partially or totally, followed by radioactive iodine treatment is required to treat hyperthyroidism.
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