Hyperthyroidism Center - Detroit, MI
Detroit Endocrinologist Doctors for HyperthyroidismType of Physician: Endocrinologist What is a Endocrinologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. Endocrinology also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary diseases, and menstrual and sexual problems. Specialty: Endocrinology Common Name: Endocrinologist Doctors in Detroit * University Physicians Group Internal Medicine  Neelima Singh MD  Wayne State University Physician Group Internal Medicine  Wayne State University Physician Group Internal Medicine  Wayne State University Physician Group Internal Medicine  John Dingle VA Medical Center  Henry Ford Hospital Endocrinology  Henry Ford Hospital Endocrinology  Henry Ford Hospital Endocrinology  Henry Ford Hospital Endocrinology  Henry Ford Hospital Endocrinology  Henry Ford Hospital Endocrinology  Henry Ford Hospital Endocrinology  Henry Ford Hospital Endocrinology  Henry Ford Hospital Endocrinology  Associated Physicians of Dearborn  Center For Preventive Medicine  Michigan Bone & Mineral Clinic PC  Michigan Bone & Mineral Clinic PC  Margaret Fadanelli MD  Margaret Fadanelli MD  Drs Sanghi & Sanghi  Drs Sanghi & Sanghi  Mount Clements Womans Health  Madison Medical  Enrique A Urdanivia MD  Jitender K Jain MD PC  Sleman A Khoury MD  Michigan Endocrine Consultants  Michigan Endocrine Consultants  Michigan Endocrine Consultants  Michigan Endocrine Consultants  Juan Estigarribia MD  Dhia L Yousif MD  William Beaumont Hospital Internal Medicine  Millennium Medical Group 12 Mile  Tri-County Endocrinology Nuclear Medicine  Tri-County Endocrinology Nuclear Medicine  Tri-County Endocrinology Nuclear Medicine  Endocrinology Center PC  Rochester Endocrinology & Diabetes Ctr  Associated Endocrinologists PC  Associated Endocrinologists PC  George J Leach MD  Rochester Endocrinology & Diabetes Ctr  Farmington Hills Internists  Endocrine and Diabetes Consultants  Naseer Ahmad MD  Naseer Ahmad MD  David M Bradlee MD  Grunberger Diabetes Institute  Adult Endocrinology Consultants  Adult Endocrinology Consultants  Adult Diabetes and Endocrinology  Associated Endocrinologists PC  Associated Endocrinologists PC  Associated Endocrinologists PC  Associated Endocrinologists PC  Associated Endocrinologists PC  Robert C Urbanic MD  Joslin Diabetes Center  Joslin Diabetes Center  Mahmood Moosa MD  Ann Arbor Endocrinology  Ann Arbor Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Endocrinology  University of Michigan Nephrology  University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center  University of Michigan Endocrinology  River District Specialty Practice & Cardiology  Thyroid & Diabetes Clinic Detroit, MichiganKnown as the world's traditional automotive center, "Detroit" is a metonym for the American automobile industry and an important source of popular music legacies celebrated by the city's two familiar nicknames, The Motor City and Motown. Upcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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HyperthyroidismRead the Hyperthyroidism article » What is hyperthyroidism?Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which an overactive thyroid gland is producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones that circulate in the blood. ("Hyper" means "over" in Greek). Thyrotoxicosis is a toxic condition that is caused by an excess of thyroid hormones from any cause. Thyrotoxicosis can be caused by an excessive intake of thyroid hormone or by overproduction of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. Because both physicians and patients often use these words interchangeably, we will take some liberty by using the term "hyperthyroidism" throughout this article.
What are thyroid hormones?Thyroid hormones stimulate the metabolism of cells. They are produced by the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the lower part of the neck, below the Adam's apple. The gland wraps around the windpipe (trachea) and has a shape that is similar to a butterfly formed by two wings (lobes) and attached by a middle part (isthmus). The thyroid gland removes iodine from the blood (which comes mostly from a diet of foods such as seafood, bread, and salt) and uses it to produce thyroid hormones. The two most important thyroid hormones are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) representing 99.9% and 0.1% of thyroid hormones respectively. The hormone with the most biological activity (for example, the greatest effect on the body) is actually T3. Once released from the thyroid gland into the blood, a large amount of T4 is converted to T3 - the more active hormone that affects the metabolism of cells. Thyroid hormone regulation--the chain of commandThe thyroid itself is regulated by another gland located in the brain, called the pituitary. In turn, the pituitary is regulated in part by thyroid hormone that is circulating in the blood (a "feedback" effect of thyroid hormone on the pit... Recommended Reading Related to HyperthyroidismWhat is thyroiditis?Thyroiditis (thy-roi-DY-tiss) is inflammation, or swelling, of the thyroid. There are several types of thyroiditis, one of which is Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
What are other types and symptoms of thyroiditis?
Postpartum thyroiditisLike Hashimoto's thyroiditis, postpartum thyroiditis seems to be caused by a problem with the immune system. In the United States, postpartum thyroiditis occurs in about 5 to 10 percent of women. The first phase starts 1 to 4 months after giving birth. In this phase, you may get symptoms of hyperthyroidism because the damaged thyroid is leaking thyroid hormones out into the bloodstream. The second phase starts about 4 to 8 months after delivery. In this phase, you may get symptoms of hypothyroidism because, by this time, the thyroid has lost most of its hormones. Not everyone with postpartum thyroiditis goes through both phases. In most women who ha... Other Related Hyperthyroidism ArticlesEmergency Contact for Detroit
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