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Thyroid Disorders and Pregnancy

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06 Apr 2023

Thyroid Disorders and Pregnancy

Thyroid hormones play a vital role in the baby's normal development during the first trimester and the nervous system throughout the pregnancy. By the end of the first trimester, the thyroid gland of the baby becomes active and starts producing hormones on its own but dependence on the mother is still observed. Therefore, it’s important to monitor the levels of thyroid hormones during pregnancy. Estrogen and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) may cause a significant rise in thyroid levels during pregnancy.… Read more

Thyroid Disorders and Pregnancy

Thyroid Disorders and Pregnancy

Thyroid hormones play a vital role in the baby's normal development during the first trimester and the nervous system throughout the pregnancy. By the end of the first trimester, the thyroid gland of the baby becomes active and starts producing hormones on its own but dependence on the mother is still observed. Therefore, it’s important to monitor the levels of thyroid hormones during pregnancy. Estrogen and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) may cause a significant rise in thyroid levels during pregnancy.…

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Family History and Thyroid Disorders

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11 Apr 2023

Family History and Thyroid Disorders

The thyroid is an endocrine gland situated in our neck region. It is bilobed in shape and thus, also referred to as “Butterfly Gland”. It produces hormones like calcitonin, T3 and T4 which further regulate our metabolism. Overproduction and underproduction of these hormones result in hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism respectively. Thyroid and Family History Thyroid diseases represent a small number of about eighty autoimmune diseases that affect humans. Family History plays a very important role in autoimmune disorders. When we talk… Read more

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Family History and Thyroid Disorders

Family History and Thyroid Disorders

The thyroid is an endocrine gland situated in our neck region. It is bilobed in shape and thus, also referred to as “Butterfly Gland”. It produces hormones like calcitonin, T3 and T4 which further regulate our metabolism. Overproduction and underproduction of these hormones result in hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism respectively. Thyroid and Family History Thyroid diseases represent a small number of about eighty autoimmune diseases that affect humans. Family History plays a very important role in autoimmune disorders. When we talk…

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Are Diabetes and Thyroid related?

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06 Apr 2023

Are Diabetes and Thyroid related?

Diabetes and thyroid disorders are both very common these days. Though this is still a topic of research, ongoing studies suggest a connection between the two. Diabetes and thyroid disorders are endocrine disorders i.e., the conditions where the required hormones are not produced appropriately by our endocrine system. There can be many causes and likewise, there’s also a long list of symptoms. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in our neck region. It produces hormones like calcitonin… Read more

Are Diabetes and Thyroid related?

Are Diabetes and Thyroid related?

Diabetes and thyroid disorders are both very common these days. Though this is still a topic of research, ongoing studies suggest a connection between the two. Diabetes and thyroid disorders are endocrine disorders i.e., the conditions where the required hormones are not produced appropriately by our endocrine system. There can be many causes and likewise, there’s also a long list of symptoms. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in our neck region. It produces hormones like calcitonin…

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Thyroid and Therapy

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06 Apr 2023

Thyroid and Therapy

Thyroid disorders are more common than ever now. We must know about various ways of dealing with them apart from having the prescribed medications. Lifestyle management and food choices play a very important role when it comes to thyroid disorders. Lifestyle management includes our daily habits and routine which we choose consciously to improve our overall well-being. Therapy falls in this domain. What is therapy? Therapy is an umbrella term that covers everything: from prayer to yoga to counselling to… Read more

Thyroid and Therapy

Thyroid and Therapy

Thyroid disorders are more common than ever now. We must know about various ways of dealing with them apart from having the prescribed medications. Lifestyle management and food choices play a very important role when it comes to thyroid disorders. Lifestyle management includes our daily habits and routine which we choose consciously to improve our overall well-being. Therapy falls in this domain. What is therapy? Therapy is an umbrella term that covers everything: from prayer to yoga to counselling to…

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