Your thyroid plays a pivotal role in your overall health, yet many people overlook its importance until something goes wrong. Located at the base of your neck, this butterfly-shaped gland is small but ...

Q: I noted a swelling in the front of my neck and my doctor thinks it is my thyroid. She ordered some blood tests and an ultrasound. What can this be? A: The thyroid (identified as a separate body ...

More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition at some point, with women at greater risk than men. The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of your neck, produces hormones ...

You’re fiddling with a necklace when suddenly you notice a lump near the base of your throat. Or perhaps you’re yawning and a friend spots a swollen spot on your neck. What gives? Although they can be ...

Thyroid function is important for your body as it can affect your physical energy, temperature, weight, and mood. Depending on how little or how much thyroid hormone (more on this later) is being ...

Thyroid pain typically feels like a dull ache or as if something is pressing against the front of your neck. The pain could also radiate to your ears and jaw. In most cases, thyroid pain is ...

January is Thyroid Awareness Month. This month was created to raise awareness about thyroid diseases and thyroid cancer. So, what is a thyroid? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that ...

The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck, regulates metabolism, energy levels, digestion, and reproductive health. Thyroid disorders are among the most common endocrine conditions ...

When Nina Berlingeri, then 28, spotted a lump on the right side of her neck in December 2020, she thought a recent illness caused an inflamed lymph node. “I actually dismissed that, unfortunately ...

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Recovery from a full or partial thyroidectomy is typically light and lasts for a few weeks. Your surgical team will advise you on pain medications, foods to eat during recovery, and more. A ...