MD - General Medicine, CCEDM, Fellowship In Neurology & Stroke, Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes
Internal Medicine Specialist, Navi Mumbai
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Only women are affected by hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland).
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While it is true that more women get affected by hypothyroidism (due to secretion of hormone estrogen) in comparison to men, the latter are not immune to contracting the disorder. Men also get affected by an underactive thyroid gland and it manifests in the form of symptoms like hair loss, weakness, loss of sex drive, and sore muscles.
Which of the following thyroid disorders leads to an enlargement of the thyroid gland?
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The deficiency of iodine in the diet can cause goiter and so can the over or underproduction of thyroid hormones in the gland. The symptoms of goiter include enlargement of thyroid gland, coughing, hoarseness, difficulty in breathing and swallowing, and tightness in the throat. However, sometimes the symptoms do not occur and goiter may remain undetected.
Which of the following treatment procedures is adopted when there is a threat of thyroid cancer?
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When there is a malignant tumor or hyper functioning lymph in the thyroid gland, surgery is performed to take out the tumor. This is because the tumor or the lymph can develop into thyroid cancer, which is fatal in nature.
Which of the following is responsible for weight gain in people suffering from thyroid problem?
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When the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones, it slows down metabolism which makes the body accumulate salt, water and fat. All of this leads to weight gain in the patient. This happens in case of hypothyroidism and more women than men fall prey to weight gain because of an under active thyroid gland.
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