Thyroid Disorders: A Practical Guide to Understanding the Causes and the Treatments

by RowanHillson (Author)

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  Paperback
  1997

  $3.30

  The thyroid gland is located in the neck and produces hormones which affect all the major body systems such as heart function and circulation, metabolism and the immune system. Over-or under-production of these hormones can have serious health implications such as depression, heart problems, hypothermia and digestive disorders, although with early treatment a full recovery is possible. This comprehensive book describes and explains the symptoms of thyroid problems, what causes them, how they are diagnosed and treated and how the patient can best manage the disorder and care for their health.

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $3.53

  Thyroid disorders affect one in every 20 people in the UK at some point in their lives. Once diagnosed, however, thyroid conditions can be treated effectively and good health restored. In this comprehensive handbook, Dr Rowan Hillson offers clear advice on how to recognise when something is wrong and what you can do about it. She discusses problems of both overactive and underactive thyroid, thyroid eye disorders and goitres. The book covers all the treatments available and also offers preventative advice on how to avoid thyroid disorders.