1.Thyroid-When to operate? Thyroid gland is butterfly shaped gland situated in front of the neck which secretes thyroid hormone which regulates various body functions. Thyroid surgery is a commonly done procedure mainly for a swelling in the region of the thyroid.The following are the conditions when the doctor would recommend to undergo an operation.• Nodule …
1.What are the symptoms of thyroid cancer? Thyroid cancer, the most common endocrine-related cancer, presents as a lump (nodule) in the thyroid and usually does not cause any other symptoms. Rarely, thyroid cancer may cause pain, difficulty swallowing, or hoarseness 2.What causes thyroid cancer? Thyroid cancer is more common in people who have a history …
1.What is the thyroid? The thyroid gland is a small organ that is located in the front of the neck, wrapped around the windpipe (trachea). It is shaped like a butterfly, smaller in the middle with two wide wings that extend around the side of your throat. The thyroid is a gland that makes hormones …
