Graves' Disease Causes Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease that leads to a generalized overactivity of the thyroid gland. It is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism and is named after an Irish Physician, Robert J. Graves MD, circa 1830s. He first described this form of hyperthyroidism. It is 7-8 t … [Read More...] about What is Graves’ Disease and How is it Treated?
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Dr Michael Barakate graduated from Medicine (UNSW) in 1996 and completed his Master of Surgery degree (U.Syd) in 2003. Michael’s surgical experience includes dual fellowships from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in General Surgery and Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Michael has an ongoing commitment to patient care, research and teaching in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. He has lectured and published medical literature widely about thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
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Successfully Treating Hypothyroidism
What Is Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is caused by low hormone production in the thyroid gland. Some disorders can lead to hypothyroidism. … Continue Reading about Successfully Treating Hypothyroidism
What Are the Symptoms of Thyroid Diseases?
Symptoms of Thyroid Disease The symptoms of thyroid disease are going to vary from one person to the next. The symptoms depend on the type … Continue Reading about What Are the Symptoms of Thyroid Diseases?
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How to Eat a Healthy Diet for Your Thyroid
Healthy Diet for Your Thyroid Your thyroid gland governs your metabolism. It does this by producing the thyroid hormones T3 and T4 and releasing them into your bloodstream. If your thyroid is underactive, you … Continue Reading about How to Eat a Healthy Diet for Your Thyroid
How to Tell if You Have Hypothyroidism
First of all, what is hypothyroidism? Your thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones (T3 and T4), which regulate your metabolism. If your thyroid gland produces too much of these hormones, you will lose weight at … Continue Reading about How to Tell if You Have Hypothyroidism
Treatment for a Parathyroid Adenoma with Parathyroidectomy
Treatment for a Parathyroid Adenoma with Parathyroidectomy You can ask any medical authority about the condition known as parathyroid disease or hyperparathyroidism (they are usually one and the same), and … Continue Reading about Treatment for a Parathyroid Adenoma with Parathyroidectomy
The Diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer
Hearing the word cancer is a life-altering event, even if it is only mentioned as a possibility. When it comes to the thyroid, the process of diagnosing cancer can be time consuming and difficult. If your … Continue Reading about The Diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer
When the Thyroid Gland Goes Wrong
When the Thyroid Gland Goes Wrong The thyroid gland regulates some of the most important functions of the human body, and if it doesn’t work right, we can suffer a long list of problems. But what is it? And w … Continue Reading about When the Thyroid Gland Goes Wrong
