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Thyroid Condition

You Might Have A Thyroid Problem If…

12/05/2018

The thyroid is a gland in your neck that sits near the front of your windpipe. It is an important part of your body functioning because it creates the hormones that control parts of your metabolism, like how quickly you can burn calories.  About 1 in 8 women have a thyroid issue. Men are also affected, but not nearly as common. The most persistent problems associated with the thyroid are hyperthyroidism (when it overproduces hormones) and hypothyroidism (when it doesn’t produce enough).

What is a Thyroidectomy?

04/04/2023

A thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck. There are different types of thyroidectomies based on the extent of gland removal, and this procedure is done for many different reasons, including hyperthyroidism, cancer, and enlarged thyroid. Read on to learn about the thyroidectomy procedure.

Lymph Node Symptoms: How to Separate the Benign from the Malignant

06/27/2025

Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped clusters scattered located near the jaw, under the arms, in the neck, chest, groin, and abdomen. Acting as filters, they intercept pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and abnormal cells. These nodes are an important part of the lymphatic system, an intricate network of tissue masses that manage fluids, eliminate waste, and […]

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