1.What Is Stridor? Stridor is a high-pitched sound that occurs when you breathe through a narrow or partly blocked airway. Air can’t flow through your lungs smoothly, so it’s harder to breathe. Stridor is usually loudest when you breathe in. Stridor isn’t a condition, but a symptom of something else. It can start suddenly or …
The Thyroid gland serves an extremely important role in the human body. Thyroid hormones are responsible for the body’s homeostasis, the body’s basic functioning, including the metabolic rate, heart and digestive function, and muscle control. The size and shape of your thyroid gland—and its hormones—have a major impact on the quality of your voice. What …
THYROID GLAND DISORDERS AND ASSOCIATED VOICE PROBLEMS The Thyroid gland serves an extremely important role in the human body. Thyroid hormones are responsible for the body’s homeostasis, the body’s basic functioning, including the metabolic rate, heart and digestive function, and muscle control. The size and shape of your thyroid gland—and its hormones—have a major impact …
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WHAT IS RADIOACTIVE IODINE THERAPY? Radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy I-131, also known as radioiodine therapy, is a treatment that uses radioactive iodine. The material circulates throughout the body and is concentrated in the thyroid gland, where the radioiodine destroys the thyroid cells. WHAT ARE THE USES OF RADIOIODINE THERAPY? Radioactive iodine is mainly absorbed by …
WHAT IS HYPOTHYROIDISM? Hypothyroidism, also known as underactive thyroid, is a condition where your thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones (T3 ,T4) leading to generalised slowing down of metabolic processes in the body. WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF HYPOTHYROIDISM? Some of the causative factors of hypothyroidism are: • A family history of autoimmune …
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 …
