Thyroid For Dummies 2e

by Rubin (Author)

• New

  Illustrated
  2006

  $15.74

  If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, you've probably found out at least a little about this mysterious gland-just enough to want to look for answers to the many questions that keep popping up in your mind. What causes this condition? How is it treated? What can you do to get healthy again? Thyroid for Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you the detailed information you're looking for on new methods for detecting thyroid disease in both adults and children, alternative treatments, pros and cons of powerful new drugs now on the market, advice for managing the disease through changes in exercise and diet, and much more. You're discover: * What the thyroid does * How to identify a sick thyroid and recognize who's at risk * Ways to find the right thyroid doctor * How to cope with hypothyroidism in children * The hereditary connection to thyroid disease * How thyroid disease affects the elderly * The effects of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy * How to decide if surgery is necessary * Ten myths about thyroid health Updated to address advances made since the first edition, including the latest thinking on understanding thyroid disease's connection to depression and mania, Thyroid for Dummies, 2nd Edition will tell you everything you need to know about how the thyroid functions, what makes it malfunction, and what to do when a problem occurs.

• New

  Paperback
  2006

  $15.25

  Includes information on the latest thyroid treatments
  
  Understand and manage your thyroid condition
  
  Don't get pushed around by the little gland in your neck. Whether you suffer from an underactive or overactive thyroid, nodules, or a goitre, Thyroid For Dummies has all the jargon-free information you need to get to grips with the problem and expert advice on how to get your condition under control.
  
  Discover how to
  Tell if you have a thyroid problem
  Understand the treatments on offer
  Deal with your condition day-to-day
  Get the right diet and exercise
  Manage thyroid conditions in children and older people