Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disorders (103 contents)
Thyroid diseases (17 contents)
Soya products and thyroid medication - can they be combined?
Many of us are replacing milk with plant-based drinks - soya, almond or oatmeal. Thyroid problems are being diagnosed in an increasing number of people. Is there a correlation between the consumption...
Dark circles under the eyes - what could be their causes?
Dark circles under the eyes are a fairly common problem - in fact, all of us happen to notice them on our face. Just as some people are bothered by them and others completely ignore them, when we see...
The thyroid gland and its diseases and cholesterol levels
The thyroid gland is a very important endocrine gland, whose hormones affect both the development of the nervous system and regulate body metabolism or bone growth. Thyroid dysfunction leads to a...
When there is something wrong with the thyroid gland
The thyroid gland does not hurt, it does not give clear signals that something is wrong with it. We often underestimate the symptoms that accompany thyroid conditions, such as changes in mood or...
Hypothyroidism in children
Hypothyroidism is a current and widespread population problem. Although the risk of developing this condition increases with age, it is important to bear in mind that children are also a group that...
Thyroid diseases and pregnancy
The proper functioning of the thy roid gland plays an important role during pregnancy. As an organ of the endocrine system, the thyroid gland produces hormones whose function includes controlling...
Endocrine disorders and psychiatric symptoms and disorders
Proper endocrine management is necessary to maintain the 'dynamic stability' of the body, and only then do we feel that we are healthy. In the human body, many organs are responsible for the...
What can weight loss be a symptom of?
Weight loss is not always the intended result of restrictive diets or regular exercise. Many disease processes can manifest as weight loss. Oncological causes can be particularly dangerous. If weight...
Nodular thyroid goiter - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Toxic nodular goiter is when there are nodules or lumps in the thyroid gland and it is severely enlarged. There are two types of nodular goitre: toxic and inert (non-toxic). In some patients, the...
Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism and the dangerous effects on health
Both hyper- and hypothyroidism can cause dramatic changes in the functioning of the body. The thyroid gland, a seemingly small and inconspicuous endocrine gland, produces the important hormones...
Hashimoto's disease and its ambiguous symptoms
To this day, we do not know where Hashimoto's disease really comes from. The 'causative' factors responsible for the sudden development of this condition are still being searched for.
Dentigerous cysts - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Cysts, or cysts, are pathological lesions that in most cases are lined with epithelium (although this is not the norm). Inside, the cyst does not contain pus but gas or fluid. All cysts that are...
Heart palpitations - a symptom of hyperthyroidism - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The thyroid gland is a small organ located at the base of the neck. Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces hormones in excess. It affects approximately 1-2% of adults in...
