Includes bibliographical references (pages 341-345) and index.
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What is the thyroid, and what does it do? -- Tests and labs: diagnosing thyroid disease -- Hypothyroidism: the most common problem -- Too much thyroid hormone: thyrotoxicosis -- Hashimoto's thyroiditis and other types of thyroiditis -- Graves' disease -- Goiter: an enlarged thyroid gland -- Thyroid nodules -- Thyroid cancer -- Thyroid hormone: the inside scoop -- Other drugs used in thyroid disease -- Radioactive iodine therapy -- Thyroid disease in pregnancy and after delivery -- Thyroid disease during menopause -- Thyroid disease in infants and children -- Thyriod disease and obesity -- Thyroid disease in older individuals -- Thyroid hormone resistance and rare genetic disorders of the thyroid -- Thyroid misconceptions and misinformation -- Special diets for thyroid disease and healthy eating -- Making an informed decision -- Complementary therapies for thyroid patients -- Coping with thyroid eye disease -- Coping with depression and anxiety -- Coping with heart disease -- Coping with fatigue.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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A comprehensive resource on thyroid disorders that includes information on diagnosis, treatments, nutrition, and complementary therapies.