What are the types of thyroid disoprders and causes and suggest ways to prevent thses disorders
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The thyroid gland manufactures hormones that regulate your body's metabolism. Several different disorders can arise when your thyroid produces too much hormone (hyperthyroidism) or not enough (hypothyroidism).
common disorders of the thyroid are Hashimoto's disease, Graves' disease, goiter
What Causes Thyroid Problems?
All types of hyperthyroidism are due to an overproduction of thyroid hormones, but the condition can occur in several ways:
Graves' disease: The production of too much thyroid hormone.
Toxic adenomas: Nodules develop in the thyroid gland and begin to secrete thyroid hormones, upsetting the body's chemical balance; some goiters may contain several of these nodules.
Subacute thyroiditis: Inflammation of the thyroid that causes the gland to "leak" excess hormones, resulting in temporary hyperthyroidism that generally lasts a few weeks but may persist for months.
Pituitary gland malfunctions or cancerous growths in the thyroid gland: Although rare, hyperthyroidism can also develop from these causes.
Prevention of Thyroid Diseases
Unfortunately, at this time there are no strategies for preventing thyroid diseases. People who have a family history of thyroid diseases may benefit from early testing that could lead to early, more effective treatment. Avoiding radiation exposure to the neck can reduce the risk of thyroid disease, but may be necessary to diagnose or treat other conditions. Thyroid cancer is not preventable, but the possibility of cancer can be lowered with sensible lifestyle choices such as not smoking and avoiding environmental toxins.