Definition: Thyroid diseases encompass a variety of disorders that affect the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, growth, and development. The primary thyroid hormones are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Types of Thyroid diseases 1. Hypothyroidism: A condition where the thyroid gland produces insufficient amounts of thyroid […]
Definition of Thyroid Gland The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the lower front part of the neck, below the Adam’s apple and along the front of the trachea. It plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, growth, and development by producing hormones. Anatomy of the Thyroid Gland The thyroid gland is […]
Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones, primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), leading to a slowdown of various bodily functions. Etiopathogenesis: 1. Autoimmune Thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis): An autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to inflammation and gradual destruction of thyroid tissue. […]
Anti-thyroid drugs are medications designed to treat hyperthyroidism by reducing the production of thyroid hormones, specifically thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). The most common conditions treated with these drugs include Graves’ disease and toxic nodular goiter. The two main classes of anti-thyroid drugs are thionamides, which include propylthiouracil (PTU) and methimazole, and iodine-containing drugs. 1. […]
Thyroid hormones are a class of chemical messengers produced by the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped endocrine organ located in the neck. The primary thyroid hormones are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones play a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes, including metabolism, energy production, and the functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems. […]
