Controlling health when metabolism is out-of-control. The thyroid is the body's energy center, working to set the metabolism. It can be underactive or work too fast. It is susceptible to cancer and other health issues, more often in women than men. And its symptoms are varying and hard to identify. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Thyroid Disease sifts through the vast amount of conflicting advice to help readers learn how to seek appropriate treatment for their individual situation. ? Covers Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism, as well as Goiter, Graves' Disease, Hashimoto's Disease, Thyroid Cancer, and adrenal gland diseases ? Thyroid's role in PMS, infertility, and postpartum depression

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, you’ve probably found out at least a little about this mysterious gland—just enough to want to look for answers to the many questions that keep popping up in your mind. What causes this condition? How is it treated? What can you do to get healthy again? Thyroid for Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you the detailed information you're looking for on new methods for detecting thyroid disease in both adults and children, alternative treatments, pros and cons of powerful new drugs now on the market, advice for managing the disease through changes in exercise and diet, and much more. You're discover: What the thyroid does How to identify a sick thyroid and recognize who's at risk Ways to find the right thyroid doctor How to cope with hypothyroidism in children The hereditary connection to thyroid disease How thyroid disease affects the elderly The effects of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy How to decide if surgery is necessary Ten myths about thyroid health Updated to address advances made since the first edition, including the latest thinking on understanding thyroid disease's connection to depression and mania, Thyroid for Dummies, 2nd Edition will tell you everything you need to know about how the thyroid functions, what makes it malfunction, and what to do when a problem occurs.

Restore your thyroid balance with this no-nonsense information Unusual fatigue, unexplained weight loss or gain, a racing heart, confusion, tremors, anxiety and depression, hair loss ... an ailing thyroid can cause any combination of these symptoms or dozens of others, making it difficult for even experienced doctors to recognize when you have a thyroid disorder. Learn the ins and outs of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Grave's Disease, goiters, and thyroid nodules, among other thyroid ailments. Millions of people live with thyroid disorders, detected and undetected. The next best thing to a personal thyroid specialist, this invaluable guide helps you navigate the maze of conflicting information and determine your best course of action. This guide will help you find the answers you're looking for. Within these pages, you'll find in-depth looks at thyroids, how they work and how they can go bad, advice on finding the perfect doctor and reaching a diagnosis, guidance on dealing with other thyroid-related issues such as thyroid cancer and adrenal gland disease, and even tips for living a healthy lifestyle, regardless of the setbacks. Discover the path toward a healthy thyroid and start your journey today!

The Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease, cowritten by acclaimed thyroid specialist, Theodore C. Friedman, is the authoritative handbook you need to help you live with this disease. You'll learn about: How the thyroid functions and dysfunctions Who is at risk for thyroid disease Well-known thyroid disorders - hyper, hypo, and Grave's disease Far-reaching effects (weight loss and gain, anxiety, depression) Treatments and living with the disease Complete with a glossary, additional resources, and even a section on thyroid disease in children, The Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease is the complete guide for everyday healthy living.

The ultimate resource for the growing number of thyroid disease sufferers Bestselling thyroid health author M. Sara Rosenthal has teamed up with world-renowned thyroid expert Kenneth B. Ain, M.D., to bring you the most up-to-date guide to understanding and managing virtually every type of thyroid problem, including Hashimoto's disease, Graves' disease, and thyroid cancer. An exhaustive source of information in accessible language with expert guidance, The Complete Thyroid Book: Is the only guide covering all state-of-the-art therapies and treatments for every clinically recognized thyroid condition Describes all diagnostic tests, scans, various forms of thyroid hormone, and all other medications used in thyroid disease treatment Offers expert advice for pregnancy, menopause, infants and children, obesity, and elderly people

An overview of Hashimoto's disease, a thyroid disease, including effective treatment of the disease.

Do You Have a Thyroid Disorder? If your doctor has told you that you have a thyroid disorder, perhaps you feel some relief in having pinpointed the source of your troublesome symptoms. As you may know, thyroid ailments often elude a diagnosis since they may mimic other illnesses. Now that you have a diagnosis, becoming informed will help you receive better health care. The authors, specialists in thyroid treatment, can help you understand both the complex function of your thyroid and how your disorder can best be treated. In A Simple Guide to Thyroid Disorders, they take special care to lay out the basics in a reader-friendly way. Among the topics they discuss: &· medical tests you need to diagnose thyroid problems &· hypothyroidism...symptoms and treatment &· hyperthyroidism...symptoms and treatment &· coping with emotional highs and lows &· dealing with thyroid-related weight problems &· medications and surgeries for thyroid disorders &· thyroid nodules and cancers A Simple Guide to a Complex Disorder

Thyroid disorders affect one in every 20 people in the UK at some point in their lives. Once diagnosed, however, thyroid conditions can be treated effectively and good health restored. In this comprehensive handbook, Dr Rowan Hillson offers clear advice on how to recognise when something is wrong and what you can do about it. She discusses problems of both overactive and underactive thyroid, thyroid eye disorders and goitres. The book covers all the treatments available and also offers preventative advice on how to avoid thyroid disorders.

Start to digest easily with some food for thought . . . Providing relief for a growing problem in America, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Digestive Health covers the digestive issues affecting over 95 million people. It is a powerful combination of medical, dietary, and natural therapy to help sufferers and prevent their disorders from recurring. • Provides an overview of symptoms and tests to help diagnose conditions • Covers a variety of disorders including ulcers, IBS, reflux, celiac disease, gastritis, Crohn's disease, colitis, and chronic diarrhea • A full range of medical treatments • Dietary and natural protocols to help relieve conditions

The definitive guide for the more than twenty million Americans suffering from chronic thyroid problems or thyroid cancer Beth Ann Ditkoff, M.D., and Paul Lo Gerfo, M.D., two leading thyroid surgeons, identify the common symptoms of thyroid disease--weight gain or loss, fatigue, nervousness, and sleeplessness--and provide advice on diagnostic tests, treatments, medications, and self-help strategies. Every person with thyroid disease can be helped with proper diagnosis and treatment. Most thyroid problems are chronic, so patients need information to cope with a disease that will likely be with them for life. This authoritative, easy-to-use book helps them understand their conditions and gives them the knowledge they need to manage their medications and symptoms. Drs. Ditkoff and Lo Gerfo are clinicians and researchers who have successfully treated thousands of patients. Thyroid Facts More than twenty million people currently receive treatment for thyroid problems An estimated two million people have an undiagnosed thyroid condition At least 10 percent of women over the age of sixty will show evidence of underactive thyroid In women of childbearing age, thyroid dysfunction can cause menstrual problems, infertility, and miscarriage An underactive thyroid can cause sexual dysfunction Eight percent of pregnant women develop thyroid disease, which is often misdiagnosed as postpartum depression The majority of thyroid disease affects women