Fundación “María José Lemos”PREGNANCY AND THYROID DISEASEHORMONE CHANGES. A normal pregnancy results in a number of important physiological and hormonal changes that alter thyroid function. These…Jan 27, 2018Jan 27, 2018
Fundación “María José Lemos”Thyroid Cancer SymptomsThyroid cancer frequently presents without any symptom whatsoever. When a symptom does present, the most common symptom is a lump in the…Jan 27, 2018Jan 27, 2018
Fundación “María José Lemos”Nuclear Radiation and the ThyroidWHY DOES THE THYROID GLAND NEED SPECIAL PROTECTION AFTER A RELEASE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL?Jan 27, 2018Jan 27, 2018
Fundación “María José Lemos”WHAT CAUSES HYPOTHYROIDISM?There can be many reasons why the cells in the thyroid gland can’t make enough thyroid hormone. Here are the major causes, from the most to…Jan 27, 2018Jan 27, 2018
Fundación “María José Lemos”WHAT IS THE THYROID GLAND?The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that is located in the lower front of the neck, just above the collarbone. The…Jan 27, 2018Jan 27, 2018
Fundación “María José Lemos”GOITERThe term “goiter” simply refers to the abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. It is important to know that the presence of a goiter…Jan 27, 2018Jan 27, 2018