Myths and Facts About Thyroid Cancer
The thyroid is a gland located in the front of the neck that produces hormones essential for regulating metabolism. It secretes T3 and T4 hormones under the influence of Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland. These hormones affect almost every organ in the body and maintain the basal metabolic rate (BMR). Iodine is crucial for the normal function of the thyroid gland. Disorders of the thyroid gland include hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), goitre (thyroid swelling), and benign or malignant nodules. Screening for thyroid problems is important at different stages of life: Newborn babies should be screened for hypothyroidism at birth. Children should be screened if they show signs of poor growth, delayed puberty, inattention, or have other conditions like goitre, vitiligo, or type 1 diabetes mellitus. Adults should consider screening if they experience fatigue, lethargy, feeling cold, unexplained hair loss or weight gain...
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