A 25-year-old women presents with a 4- to 8-week history of nervousness, anxiety, palpitations, and weight loss of about 10 pounds despite a good appetite. She does not have chest pain, a history of ...

CHICAGO – Treatment of hyperthyroidism with surgery or radioactive iodine significantly extends survival compared to antithyroid medication, while surgery raises the risk for obesity, new data from a ...

Millions of Americans have thyroid disorders, but up to 60 percent don’t know it. From subtle tremors to creeping brain fog, ...

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) was discussed in column a few weeks ago. To review, the thyroid is a gland located in the front of the neck that regulates our metabolism. It produces T4 (4 iodine ...

Sweaty hands are usually harmless but when they are persistent they can signal underlying thyroid issues Here’s what an ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Yes. Ionizing radiation is an established human carcinogen and is the most well-established cause of cancer in ...

Hyperthyroidism and acid reflux can occur together. Although acid reflux is not a symptom of hyperthyroidism, there may be a link between the two. Share on Pinterest Lucas Ottone/Stocksy ...

Hyperthyroidism treatment like radioactive iodine or surgery was associated with a decreased risk for death, according to research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual ...

At the 36-month follow-up, the complete remission rate of hyperthyroidism was 93.8% in patients with benign nodules and 62.5% ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pregnant women with hyperthyroidism or a history of hyperthyroid disease are at increased risk for gestational ...