Is thyroid important in pregnancy? Yes, it is. A normal thyroid balance is very important for conception and for continuation…
Before receiving RAI or getting an Iodine scan done, women should tell the doctor if she is pregnant or breast-feeding.…
Radioiodine is used to assess the function of the thyroid gland. A small amount of the substance 2-5mCi (which will…
What is radioiodine? Iodine is the natural substance used by the thyroid gland to produce its hormones. Radioactive Iodine is…
What is Hypo- and Hyper-thyroidism? Under-active thyroid means your thyroid gland is unable to provide normal amount of thyroid hormone.…
Working less (Under active thyroid, Hypothyroid) The normal function of the thyroid gland is to give thyroid hormone; if it…
What is thyroid cancer? Most of the nodules arising in the thyroid gland are benign and only about 5-10% of…
What is Goitre? When the thyroid gland becomes big it is called goitre, whatever may be the reason. There is…
What is Thyroid? Thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland situated in front of the neck, normally not visible unless in…
Most of the iodine that enters our body comes from the food that we eat. A smaller amount comes from…