The debate is ongoing as to which type hormone replacement therapy is best. The answer is not actually a "one size fits all" one but one of patient-individuality.

Sep 21, 2009 - Jim Lowrance

Thyroid cancer can be successfully treated and rarely requires chemotherapy. Many patients achieve cure with thyroid hormone replacement, surgery and radiation alone.

Mar 22, 2010 - Melissa Murfin

Cancer is a disease everyone is affected by in one way or another. Even lesser known cancers can be deadly and devastating.

Feb 15, 2010 - Theresa Ell

Treatment is needed for patients with an overactive thyroid prevent long-term effects such as osteoporosis and heart problems.

Sep 22, 2009 - Melissa Murfin

Options in treating feline hyperthyroidism include methimazole, dietary therapy, radioiodine treatment and surgery.

Nov 29, 2011 - Lorie Huston

There are many available options for treating gynecomastia, or male breasts including surgery and other treatment options.

Sep 20, 2009 - Robin McDaniel

In women, traits of poor health may be treated separately and this can cause delayed treatment of serious ailments affecting the thyroid gland.

Dec 27, 2010 - Laura Resurreccion

Many non-prescription products are offered claiming to improve thyroid function. Some are also advertised as treatments for hypothyroidism.

Sep 23, 2009 - Jim Lowrance

Thyroid disease is a common ailment in senior cats but there are several treatment choices that can allow cats and their families many happy and healthy years.

Jun 1, 2009 - Karen Borrelli

Armour Thyroid is a popular prescription treatment for hypothyroidism. Though many patients swear by it, there are some concerns with its use.

Aug 1, 2010 - Melissa Murfin

Thyroid treatments do not always successfully resolve the emotional symptoms of depression in all patients. Some need additional treatments or therapies administered.

Jul 21, 2009 - Jim Lowrance

Hypothyroid patients may want to try other options for thyroid treatment. Here's a quick way to convert between the various thyroid medications.

Sep 9, 2009 - Melissa Murfin

This procedure abbreviated - RAI is performed by giving a patient an oral dose of radioactive iodine, which causes thyroid tissue death to cease its hyper-functioning.

Nov 14, 2009 - Jim Lowrance

The cause of thyroid cancer isn't fully understood, but certain factors can place you at a greater risk of developing the disease.

Oct 14, 2010 - Karen Gaskell

The supplements most commonly used to support low thyroid function include kelp and seaweed, natural pork thyroid, iodine and mineral supplementation.

Jan 11, 2008 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Tired? Sluggish? Fuzzy-brained? Trouble sleeping? Gaining weight? Symptoms some women attribute to stress or exhaustion could actually be a slow adrenal system.

Jun 16, 2007 - Elizabeth Richards

Commercially-manufactured natural thyroid hormone like Armour Thyroid is on indefinite backorder. A compounding pharmacy may be able to offer a natural alternative.

Sep 16, 2009 - Melissa Murfin

Learn more about how to treat thyroid eye disease (TED), which causes bulging, watery eyes and other symptoms.

Sep 13, 2010 - Domina Smith

I am witness; thyroid dysfunction is associated with, if not caused by Crohn's disease. Along with adrenal fatigue, it needs to be addressed.

Apr 22, 2011 - James Gibson