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Hashimoto’s Disease – Thyroid UK

WEBHashimoto’s Disease was first described by a Japanese doctor in 1912. Hashimoto’s disease is a description often levelled at anyone with hypothyroidism, in …

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Hypothyroidism – Thyroid UK

WEBHypothyroidism is also known as myxoedema or an underactive thyroid. Subclinical hypothyroidism (borderline hypothyroidism) is when patients have the …

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Graves’ Disease – Thyroid UK

WEBGraves’ disease is an autoimmune condition where your immune system creates antibodies called thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins (TSIs). They mimic thyroid …

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Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism – Thyroid UK

WEBNon-Physical hypothyroid signs and symptoms. Panic attacks. Memory loss & confusion. Mental sluggishness. Poor concentration. Noises and voices in the head. Phobias. Loss …

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7 Myths of Hypothyroidism – Thyroid UK

WEByou are converting too much T4 into reverse T3. your thyroid is being attacked by antibodies. you have T3 receptor resistance. you are suffering from adrenal …

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The Importance of Vitamins and Minerals (Hypo) – Thyroid UK

WEBB12 Deficiency Pernicious Anaemia. Find out why B12 is important for your body if you have a thyroid condition.

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Thyroid Function Tests – Thyroid UK

WEBIn thyroid function tests the thyroid hormone levels measured in your blood sample are compared against ‘reference ranges’ (or levels) which are meant to …

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About Private Testing – Thyroid UK

WEBPrivate testing laboratories inform patients if they are outside of any of the ranges Thyroid UK believes that if this is the case, the patient should make an appointment with their …

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Importance of Vitamins and Minerals – Thyroid UK

WEBWe all know that we should eat the right foods in order to obtain all the necessary vitamins and minerals to maintain good health. Lack of certain vitamins and …

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Selenium Deficiency – Thyroid UK

WEBSelenium is a mineral 1 naturally found in soil and certain foods 2.While our body doesn’t produce it, it plays an important role in our health, especially when it …

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Hyperparathyroidism – Thyroid UK

WEBThe most common form of hyperparathyroidism (and the third most common endocrine disorder in men and women) 2 is called primary hyperparathyroidism. Similar …

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Monitor My Health – Thyroid UK

WEBMonitor My Health tests are carried out at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust laboratory. They provide an easily accessible, safe, regulated service …

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Thyroid UK Online Community – Thyroid UK

WEBThe online thyroid community is led by our Admin Team who are people with life experience of thyroid conditions and related disorders. They spend their time helping …

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Iron and Ferritin Deficiency – Thyroid UK

WEBThe normal range of ferritin can be anywhere between 15 and 400 mg/dL,13 (lab ranges can vary). Many healthcare practitioners think that iron supplementation …

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Biotin Deficiency – Thyroid UK

WEBBiotin deficiency is very rare. It can cause thinning hair and loss of body hair; a rash around the eyes, nose, mouth, and anal area; pinkeye; high levels of acid in the …

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Iodine Deficiency – Thyroid UK

WEBIodine, together with thyroid hormones, has a monitoring and surveillance role, finding and destroying abnormal cells (like pre-cancer cells). Iodine also has an …

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Thyroid Glandulars – Thyroid UK

WEBThyroid glandulars are not supposed to contain hormones, but it has been found that many of these over the counter supplements do in fact contain hormones …

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Candida and Thyroid Disease – Thyroid UK

WEBCandida can impair the functionality of the digestive system aiding the development of autoimmune thyroiditis. Candida is a form of yeast and when present …

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