The thyroid is a gland and it is one of the largest in the endocrine system (system of glands which secretes different types of hormones to maintain homeostasis, stable & constant condition of properties such as water/ pH).
- When normal-sized, you can't feel it
- Rich with blood vessels
- Important nerves for voice quality passes it
- Secretes thyroid hormones responsible for:
- Metabolism
- Growth & Development
- Regulating body temperature
Adequate amounts of thyroid hormones are crucial during early stages of brain development.
I thought your blog was an informative read. The causes, treatments and preventions were elaborated. However, I was wondering if Stem Cell therapy could be a possible mean for treatment.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the extract whereby you interviewed an actual patient. Really makes it easier to understand a real lifestyle change, etc. By the way, is hyper/hyopthyroidism common at any age? Or is there any lifestyle that will increase the risk of getting them? -Sakinah :-)
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