While the thyroid is rarely thought of as being involved in conception, it produces hormones that regulate practically every part of the body. Abnormal hormone production can have a major effect on ovulation and the ability to become pregnant.
The tonsils are lymph nodes that dangle in the throat. They are the first line of defense when the body encounters toxins, bacteria, and viruses. Tonsils filter they invaders protecting the body from infection. When the tonsils fill, swelling occurs and they must be treated to shrink back to normal
The sphenoid sinus is a small sinus cavity located behind the eyes. Acute infection of the sphenoid cavity is rare, as the cavity is deep and isolated from other sinus cavities. However, chronic sphenoid sinusitis is more common, usually because it is difficult to treat such an isolated sinus cavit
TSH, or thyroid stimulating hormone, is secreted by the pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete two other hormones: T3 and T4. When a blood test determines that TSH is low, it means that the pituitary is releasing less TSH in an attempt to balance levels of T3 and T4 in the body.
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists AACE and American Thyroid Association ATA, with funding from Abbott Labs, maker of Synthroid, have developed a Thyroid Awareness Month campaign for January, 2007 titled How's Your Thyroid? Who Needs to Know? The campaign is geared towards th
Broken noses are a common result of injuries to the face due to sports, accidents and fights. The best choice is to set a broken nose quickly to prevent it from healing out of shape. Most doctors wish to wait until the swelling goes down, so the scope of the injury can be identified. Remember that o
Hyperhidosis (excessive sweating) has several causes. It is not a serious health problem, but it's important to know if there is an underlying metabolic problem.Learn the causes, and how you might control hyperhidrosis.
Sinus pressure can form when the nasal cavity becomes filled with mucus. This typically results in an infection, which increases the production of the thick mucus and swells the sinus passages so that the mucus cannot easily pass through. Relieving the sinus pressure is imperative to reduce the disc
Sinus congestion can be caused by allergies, cold and flu, pollutants and smoke. The mucus you experience results from your body producing histamine, a chemical that dilates blood vessels and triggers runny eyes and nose. Luckily, there are a few natural remedies, such eucalyptus, which help to alle
Diagnosing thyroid disease is a process that can incorporate numerous factors, including clinical evaluation, blood tests, imaging tests, biopsies and other tests. In this article, you’ll learn more about the blood tests that are used as part of thyroid disease diagnosis and management. Page 2
It's easy to blame the medical world, but when it comes to your health, you bear responsibility. Five reasons why your poor thyroid could be your own fault!
Mucus. It's something we all have, but rarely think about. What is it and what purpose does it serve? Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about the slimy goo we all know and love: mucus.