THYROID

WHAT IS THYROID?
THYROID IS A LARGE
DUCTLESS GLAND PRESENT
IN THE NECK THAT
SECRETES HORMONES FOR
GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT OF THE
BODY.
 FUNCTIONS OF THYROID
GLAND
It stimulates and maintains various
metabolic processes.
Produces thyroid hormones which
regulate metabolism and affect the growth
and function of other parts of the body.
Produces calcitonin to reduce the serum
calcium levels.
The two important hormones secreted by
Thyroid gland are:

1) TRIIODOTHYRONINE
2) THYROXINE
HOW THYROID
DISEASE
OCCURS?
Thyroid cancer
Goiter
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid nodules
Thyroiditis
TYPES OF THYROID
CANCERS
PAPILLARY
FOLLICULAR
ANAPLASTIC
MEDULLARY
 Hormone defficiency
Lack of iodine
Graves disease
Various inflammations
Pituitary problems
Inappropriate TSH levels
Obesity
Diabetes
Hypertension
Malfunction of pituitary glands
 VARIOUS SYMPTOMS OF
THYROID DISEASE
Stopped menstrual cycle or over flow
of menstrual cycle in women.
Lower heartbeat

Tremors in hands

Low body temperature

Unable to tolerate cold temperatures

Clamminess

Sudden weight gain or loss

 Thyroid surgery
Radiation therapy
Treatment using lithium
Anti thyroid medications
Thyroid hormone replacement therapy
Large doses of regular iodine
Thyroidectomy
Hormone suppression