Thyroid Disease: Assessment and Intervention

Thyroid disease is the medical condition in which the function of the thyroid gland is significantly affected. Thyroid diseases can be of four types, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, structural abnormalities and tumors. The treatment of such disorders is generally achieved through medication, surgery and radioiodine therapy. Patients suffering from hypothyroidism may be prescribed levothyroxine or natural thyroid hormone derived from pigs, while thioamide drugs, like propylthiouracil, methimazole or carbimazole, are recommended for the treatment of hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease. Thyroid tumors are generally dealt with radioactive iodine. Radioiodine therapy is intended for shrinking the size of the thyroid gland, such as in the case of large goiters. This book covers in detail some existing theories and innovative concepts revolving around thyroid diseases. Some of the diverse topics covered in this book address the various assessment and intervention strategies of thyroid diseases. For all those who are interested in this field, this book can prove to be an essential guide.