Category: Endocrinology

Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid gland, is a disease that affects the thyroid gland. It is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones to be released into the blood stream. This could be due to an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s disease, congenital absence of the gland or from surgical removal of the thyroid gland. Underactive thyroid gland can lead to defunct in normal metabolic activities of the body. What is the Thyroid Gland? The thyroid gland is a h-shaped or butterfly shaped endocrine gland located…

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Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which an overactive thyroid gland produces an excessive amount of thyroid hormones that circulate in the bloodstream.

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Conducting a lactose intolerance test requires you to drink a liquid with lactose. After two hours, your doctor will take a blood sample to measure how much glucose is in your blood.

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doctors don’t know why people sweat too much. In other cases, the causes of hyperhidrosis may be a medical condition that you don’t want to miss.

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Goiters have many causes. As a result, there are different types. These include:

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Metabolic syndrome or any of its components, aggressive lifestyle changes can delay or even prevent the development of serious health problems.

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A feedback comment from one of our readers came with a question of how one can pick up the early signs of goitre.

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Knowing your blood glucose levels throughout the day allows you to make the best possible decisions for managing your diabetes.

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Hyperandrogenism can affect both males and females, it is more noticeable in females due to the fact that elevated levels of androgens in females often facilitates virilization.

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