Thyroiditis The term “thyroiditis” refers to inflammation of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that is located centrally in the neck, just above the collarbones and below the larynx (voicebox). The main function of the thyroid is to regulate the body’s metabolism through production of thyroid hormones, T4 and T3. The production … Read more
Thyroid Nodules The term thyroid nodule refers to an abnormal overgrowth of cells in the thyroid gland, which causes a lump in the thyroid. The majority of thyroid nodules are benign (>90%). By age 60, about half the population has at least one thyroid nodule. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that is located centrally … Read more
Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid) The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that is located centrally in the neck, just above the collarbones and below the larynx (voicebox). The main function of the thyroid is to regulate the body’s metabolism through production of thyroid hormones, T4 and T3. The production of T4 and T3 is controlled by TSH … Read more
Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid) The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that is located centrally in the neck, just above the collarbones and below the larynx (voicebox). The main function of the thyroid is to regulate the body’s metabolism through production of thyroid hormones, T4 and T3. The production of T4 and T3 is controlled by TSH … Read more