Yes, alopecia and Under Active Thyroid (hypothyroid) are both auto-immune diseases and are often associated with each other or found in the family history.

Thyroid dysfunction affects approximately 13 million people, yet half remain undiagnosed. Hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid, is more common than hyperthyroidism, an overactive thyroid. Sluggish thyroid function is more prevalent in women than men. It is an affliction whose signs and symptoms may be ambiguous and insidious, thereby mimicking other disorders. In addition to identifying the signs and symptoms, a detailed medical evaluation and blood work are needed to confirm the diagnosis.

The thyroid gland is located in the front part of the neck, in front of the trachea (wind-pipe) and esophagus (food-pipe). Normally, it cannot be seen and usually cannot be felt. It has two lobes, the left and the right lobe. These lobes are connected by a bridge of tissue, called the isthmus, to form a dumbbell-shape organ. The thyroid gland takes up iodine from the food we eat. It also makes a couple of important hormones, called thyroid hormones.

Yes. But understand that thyroid medication is very sensitive and should usually be taken alone, at least 2–3 hours apart from any food, supplements, vitamins, or other medication. Now that most of these medications (Synthroid, Levothroid) are T4 products, they will not have a stimulating effect and can be taken at bedtime.

Thyroid problems, like hypothyroidism, often run in families. We don’t know whether genetics or emotional patterning is the bigger factor. Often a daughter will “inherit” her mother’s patterns of passivity or assertion, among other behaviors that affect thyroid function. There are also autoimmune irregularities that tend to show up with certain genetic strains. Knowing your family predilection for thyroid imbalance is a good thing.

You have probably already participated in a thyroid exam without even knowing it. A manual gland exam is part of every annual check-up, and often a part of your bi-annual dental hygiene appointments (that’s why they feel your neck). If you have a family history of thyroid conditions you should start getting thyroid blood tests at age 20, or earlier if you have symptoms — we see women in their late-teens and early 20’s with thyroid conditions.

The best way to support your thyroid function (and your general health) is through quality nutrition that includes a daily medical–grade multivitamin. Regular testing and annual well-woman exams are also a great preventative. Many holistic practitioners refer to the thyroid area as the home of your voice, represented in Eastern medicine by the second chakra.

I sometimes advise my patients to limit soy products if they’re experiencing thyroid symptoms or conditions. There has been a lot of controversy about soy and the thyroid due to soy’s estrogen-like effects. We know that too much estrogen, or estrogen dominance, can have an upsetting effect on the thyroid. (This is one reason progesterone may be a good, subtle preventative of thyroid problems — because it helps balance estrogen levels.

Thyroid nodules are abnormal growths or lumps in the thyroid gland. Most nodules are not cancerous (benign) and do not cause problems. Many do not even need treatment. In rare cases, thyroid nodules cause thyroid problems. Hyperthyroidism can develop when a nodule makes too much thyroid hormone and causes the thyroid gland to be overactive, or work too hard.

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The thyroid glands of children are especially sensitive to radiation. Radiation exposure appears to cause a number of different thyroid problems including an underactive thyroid (Hypothyroidism), thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer. The younger the child is when the radiation exposure occurs, the greater the risk is of these problems occurring.

Patients should discuss with the surgeon what operation on the thyroid is to be performed and how much of the thyroid should be removed.

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Diseases of the thyroid gland are common in dogs and cats (humans, too). Dogs with thyroid disease are more commonly hypothyroid (underactive gland) and cats with thyroid disease are more commonly hyperthyroid (overactive gland). This article discusses thyroid anatomy, common conditions and treatment options for dogs and cats with thyroid disease. Learning to observe what is normal and and what is not in animals that can't talk takes time and patience.