41. Goiter - Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention home endocrine disorders thyroid goiter goiter. Information • Diagnosis • Treatment • Prevention. goiter Explains thyroid enlargement. http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/endocrine-disorders/thyroid/goiter.html

Home Health cyclopedia All Topics by Category The Good Health Search Engine Health Conditions A-Z Gurus ... thyroid > goiter Goiter Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention External links (marked with an arrow ) open in a new window. This site is a web directory and does not offer medical advice. We cannot take responsibility for information found on listed sites. This Page Related Topics Medical Definition Health Portals Health News ... Web Directory: Related Topics: Graves' Medical Definition: University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "goiter" Health Portals: MayoClinic.com Health News: Search millions of published articles for news on Goiter Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: Subscription required to access the full text of articles. Web Directory: Antithyroid effects of coal-derived pollutants (Endemic goiter) Do you know where the water you drink comes from? Compounds derived from coal and shale may contaminate drinking water, then act as goitrogens and "could pose a serious threat of thyroid disorders." Lindsay RH and others. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. 37:467-481, 1992. Goiter Thyroid Enlargement The Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook: Chapter 5: Hematologic, Electrolyte, and Metabolic Disorders

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43. Goiter . The thyroid gland......MAIN SEARCH INDEX. goiter. Definition. goiter refers to any visible enlargement of the thyroid gland. http://www.ehendrick.org/healthy/000601.htm

MAIN SEARCH INDEX Goiter Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Goiter refers to any visible enlargement of the thyroid gland. Description The thyroid gland sits astride the trachea (windpipe) and is shaped like a butterfly. It makes thyroxin, a hormone that regulates the metabolic activity of the body, rather like the gas pedal on a car. Too much thyroxin increases the metabolism, causing weight loss, temperature elevation, nervousness, and irritability. Too little thyroxin slows the metabolism down, deepens the voice, causes weight gain and water retention, and retards growth and mental development in children. Both conditions also alter hair and skin growth, bowel function, and menstrual flow. Curiously, the thyroid gland is often enlarged whether it is making too much hormone, too little, or sometimes even when it is functioning normally. The thyroid is controlled by the pituitary gland, which secretes thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in response to the amount of thyroxin it finds in the blood. TSH increases the amount of thyroxin secreted by the thyroid and also causes the thyroid gland to grow. Hyperthyroid goiterIf the amount of stimulating hormone is excessive, the thyroid will both enlarge and secrete too much thyroxin. The resulthyperthyroidism with a goiter. Graves' disease is the most common form of this disorder.

44. AllRefer Health - Goiter goiter information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, tests, support groups, complications, and http://health.allrefer.com/health/goiter-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Goiter Goiter Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Definition A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland that is NOT associated with inflammation or cancer Thyroid Enlargement - Scintiscan Thyroid Gland There are different kinds of goiters. A simple goiter usually occurs when the thyroid gland is not able to produce enough thyroid hormone to meet the body's requirements. The thyroid gland compensates by enlarging, which usually overcomes mild deficiencies of thyroid hormone. A simple goiter may be classified as either an endemic (colloid) goiter or a sporadic (nontoxic) goiter.

45. AllRefer Health - Toxic Nodular Goiter (Plummer's Disease, Toxic Adenoma, Toxic Toxic Nodular goiter (Plummer s Disease, Toxic Adenoma, Toxic Multinodular goiter) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment http://health.allrefer.com/health/toxic-nodular-goiter-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Toxic Nodular Goiter Toxic Nodular Goiter Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Plummer's Disease, Toxic Adenoma, Toxic Multinodular Goiter Definition Toxic nodular goiter involves an enlarged thyroid gland that contains a small rounded mass or masses called nodules, which produce too much thyroid hormone. Thyroid Enlargement - Scintiscan Thyroid Gland Toxic nodular goiter arises from a long-standing simple goiter and occurs most often in the elderly. Symptoms are those of hyperthyroidism , but the protruding eyeballs seen in Graves' disease do not occur. Risk factors include being female and over 60 years old. This disorder is never seen in children.

46. HealthWorld Online - Minerals - goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland, develops when this important metabolic gland does not have enough iodine to manufacture hormones. http://www.healthy.net/library/books/haas/minerals/i.htm

47. Molly B.'s Goiter And Hyperthyroid Page This page describes in journal form my symptoms, the testing, diagnosis and treatment of multinodular goiter, thyroid cyst and hyperthyroidism including http://thyroid.trishs.net/goiter.html

Index Page Section one Goiter and Hyperthyroid - my personal experience story Ultrasound Comparison - results before and after thyroid treatment Misc. bits of thyroid information Frequently Asked Thyroid Questions Section two Answer my Thyroid Poll Thyroid Forum for discussions about thyroid disorders Miscellaneous information about this website Section three Links Email Molly b.'s Goiter and Hyperthyroid Page 1 I hope the following information will be of help to anyone who has a hyperthyroid condition. Hyperthyroid disorders don't always require the same treatment that I had. Multinodular goiter is treated differently than Graves' Disease - I had no medication options. Molly b. December, 2003 May 1997: I went to a doctor about feeling faint, dry eyes and weight loss. A series of blood tests showed that I was hyperthyroid. An appointment with a specialist was scheduled for October. I was given a prescription for Ativan, to take as needed, for 'anxiety attacks' which were really just rapid heartbeat reactions caused by the hyperthyroid symptoms. Five months is a very long time to be hyperthyroid with no treatment. Long term untreated hyperthyroidism can result in heart damage and more. If you have a hyperthyroid condition, don't delay getting it treated. I wouldn't have waited 5 months, if I'd had a choice. (This is what health 'cutbacks' do.)

48. Goiter . The thyroid gland sits astride...... goiter. Definition. goiter refers to any visible enlargement of the thyroid gland. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/goiter.html

Encyclopedia Index G Home Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Index G Goiter Definition Goiter refers to any visible enlargement of the thyroid gland. Description The thyroid gland sits astride the trachea (windpipe) and is shaped like a butterfly. It makes thyroxin, a hormone that regulates the metabolic activity of the body, rather like the gas pedal on a car. Too much thyroxin increases the metabolism, causing weight loss, temperature elevation, nervousness, and irritability. Too little thyroxin slows the metabolism down, deepens the voice, causes weight gain and water retention, and retards growth and mental development in children. Both conditions also alter hair and skin growth, bowel function, and menstrual flow. Curiously, the thyroid gland is often enlarged whether it is making too much hormone, too little, or sometimes even when it is functioning normally. The thyroid is controlled by the pituitary gland, which secretes thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in response to the amount of thyroxin it finds in the blood. TSH increases the amount of thyroxin secreted by the thyroid and also causes the thyroid gland to grow. Hyperthyroid goiterIf the amount of stimulating hormone is excessive, the thyroid will both enlarge and secrete too much thyroxin. The resulthyperthyroidism with a goiter. Graves' disease is the most common form of this disorder.

49. Goiter Basics Another type, called toxic nodular goiter, results when one or more nodules, or adenomas, develop in the thyroid and trigger excess production of thyroid http://www.hipusa.com/eTools/webmd/A-Z_Encyclopedia/goiterbasics.htm

The Basics Symptoms What Are Goiters? Goiters can be any one of several types of growths in the thyroid gland, located at the base of front side of the neck. In the case of Graves' disease, the entire thyroid gland becomes enlarged. Another type, called toxic nodular goiter, results when one or more nodules, or adenomas, develop in the thyroid and trigger excess production of thyroid hormone. A goiter may be a temporary problem that will remedy itself over time without medical intervention, or a symptom of another, possibly severe, thyroid condition that requires medical attention. What Causes Them? Goiters can occur when the thyroid gland produces either too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism) or not enough (hypothyroidism). Much more rarely, the problem may arise when the pituitary gland stimulates thyroid growth to boost production of the hormone. Another type of thyroid growth, called a sporadic goiter, can form if your diet includes too many goiter-promoting foods, such as soybeans, rutabagas, cabbage, peaches, peanuts, and spinach. These foods can suppress the manufacture of thyroid hormone by interfering with your thyroid's ability to process iodide. Reviewed by Michael W. Smith

50. Goiter goiter Simple goiter. Colloid goiter. Endemic goiter. Causes Idiopathic (Sporadic); Iodine Deficiency (Endemic goiter); Goitrogens (Thyroid suppressants) http://www.fpnotebook.com/END192.htm

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51. Multinodular Goiter Multinodular goiter, Book, Home Page. Causes Simple goiter develops into multinodular goiter. Types Nontoxic multinodular http://www.fpnotebook.com/END193.htm

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52. HealthCentral - General Encyclopedia - Goiter General Health Encyclopedia, goiter. Alternative names simple goiter; euthyroid goiter; nontoxic nodular goiter; nontoxic goiter; nontoxic diffuse goiter http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/001178.cfm

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53. HealthCentral - General Encyclopedia - Colloid Nodular Goiter General Health Encyclopedia, Colloid nodular goiter. health care provider Alternative names endemic goiter Definition An enlargement http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/000383.cfm

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54. Disease Directory : Endocrine Disorders : Thyroid : Goiter AllRefer Health Toxic Nodular goiter (Plummer s Disease, Toxic e-zine-list Keyword goiter - Staff Mary Shomon (Editor) Pat Shomon (Publisher). http://www.diseasedirectory.net/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Goiter/default.aspx

Wednesday, June 02, 2004 Endocrine Disorders Thyroid Cancer Childhood ... Thyroid : Goiter AllRefer Health - Toxic Nodular Goiter (Plummer's Disease, Toxic ... - Toxic Nodular Goiter (Plummer's Disease, Toxic Adenoma, Toxic Multinodular Goiter) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment AllThyroid.org - goiter - Your lifelong thyroid resource goiter: Enlargement of the thyroid; either diffuse (general enlargement) or nodular (asymmetric growth) e-zine-list: Keyword: goiter - Staff: Mary Shomon (Editor) Pat Shomon (Publisher). 1 zine, Previous keyword: godzilla, Current keyword: goiter, Next keyword: gold. eMedicine - Goiter, Nontoxic : Article by Stephanie L Lee, MD, PhD ... - Goiter, Nontoxic - A nontoxic goiter is a diffuse or nodular enlargement of the thyroid gland that does not result from an inflammatory or neoplastic process Goiter - Note: All links within content go to MayoClinic.com. Diseases and Conditions. Goiter. Goiter is an enlargement of your thyroid gland. Goiter - Goiter. Goiter refers to an enlarged thyroid gland. For these reasons, goiter in Graves' disease is called "diffuse toxic goiter.".

55. Goiter, Iodine Deficiency Hypothyroidism goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland that often produces a noticeable swelling in the front of the neck. goiter. Truestar Vitamin and Supplement Plans. http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/3566006.html

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56. UAB Health System | Hyperthyroidism / Graves’ Disease / Toxic Nodular Goiter / Hyperthyroidism / Graves’ Disease / Toxic Nodular goiter / Thyroiditis. What is hyperthyroidism? The cause of toxic nodular goiter is not known. http://www.health.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=19224

57. Goiter; Treatment, Prevention, Cure goiterSearch information from many of the best goiter health sites. Even with the right amount of iodine, the thyroid gland can swell, creating a goiter. http://www.healthlinkusa.com/content/602.html

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58. HealthlinkUSA Goiter Links Buy goiter Products We link to merchants which offer goiter products for sale. Click here for page 1 of goiter information from the HealthlinkUSA directory. http://www.healthlinkusa.com/602ent.htm

59. Goiter goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland that often produces a noticeable swelling in the front of the neck. This goiter. Also http://www.mycustompak.com/healthNotes/Concern/Goiter.htm

Goiter Also indexed as: Iodine Deficiency Hypothyroidism Introduction Checklist Symptoms Treatments ... References Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland that often produces a noticeable swelling in the front of the neck. This enlargement can be caused by iodine deficiency, inability of the body to use iodine correctly, or a variety of thyroid disorders, including infection , tumors, and autoimmune disease. Some environmental pollutants, heavy metal poisonings, and certain drugs can also contribute to goiter formation. hypothyroidism and the symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, heavy menstrual bleeding in women, dry skin and hair, as well as goiter. Iodine-deficiency goiter can be common in regions where the soils and foods have insufficient iodine. Preschool children, adolescent girls, pregnant women, and the elderly are most vulnerable to goiter and other iodine-deficiency disorders. Areas where iodine supplies are inadequate see high rates not only of goiter but also of birth defects and retardation of both mental and physical development. While iodine deficiency is the leading cause of goiter worldwide, it is a rare cause of goiter in the developed world. For this reason, any goiter that occurs in the developed world must be evaluated by a healthcare provider and its cause determined before any treatment is given.

60. Thyroid Nodules, Lumps, Enlarged Thyroid, Goiter / Thyroid Disease Information S SEARCH SITE. Thyroid Nodules, Lumps, Enlarged Thyroid, goiter Key Information. The majority of these nodules are also benign. goiters What is a goiter? http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/nodulesgoiter.htm

Sticking Out Our Necks, the FREE Monthly Thyroid News Report, Enter your email address here for a free subscription Or Click Here to Send a "Subscribe" Email Home Newsletters Bookstore ... ARTICLES Latest Update: SEARCH SITE Thyroid Nodules, Lumps, Enlarged Thyroid, Goiter Key Information by Mary Shomon If your doctor has diagnosed you as having a thyroid nodule, a thyroid lump or an enlargement of the thyroid known as goiter, you'll want to know more about the diagnosis and treatment process, the relationship between nodules to thyroid cancer, and followup. What is a Thyroid Nodule? Thyroid nodules are very common. A nodule is a swelling or lump, which can be a solid or liquid filled cyst or mass. Most are benign, but a small percentage can be cancerous. So you should always have a nodule evaluated by your physician as soon as you notice it. Symptoms of a nodule can be varied. Some people have hyperthyroidism symptoms such as palpitations, insomnia, weight loss, anxiety, and tremors and others have hypothyroidism symptoms weight gain, fatigue, depression. Some will cycle back and forth between hyperthyroid and hypothyroid symptoms. Some people mainly have difficulty swallowing, a feeling of fullness, pain or pressure in the neck, a hoarse voice, or neck tenderness. And finally, many people have nodules wiht no obvious symptoms related to thyroid dysfunction at all. If you have a thyroid nodule, don't be very worried that it is cancerous. Only 5% of nodules are cancerous, and most forms of thyroid cancers are highly treatable and curable.

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