Simple Guide to Thyroid Disorders
Published on 1. February 2012
978-1-936374-81-6 (ISBN)
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Do You Have a Thyroid Disorder? If your doctor has told you that you have a thyroid disorder, perhaps you feel some relief in having pinpointed the source of your troublesome symptoms. As you may know, thyroid ailments often elude a diagnosis since they may mimic other illnesses. Now that you have a diagnosis, becoming informed will help you receive better health care. The authors, specialists in thyroid treatment, can help you understand both the complex function of your thyroid and how your disorder can best be treated. In A Simple Guide to Thyroid Disorders, they take special care to lay out the basics in a reader-friendly way. Among the topics they discuss: · medical tests you need to diagnose thyroid problems · hypothyroidism...symptoms and treatment · hyperthyroidism...symptoms and treatment · coping with emotional highs and lows · dealing with thyroid-related weight problems · medications and surgeries for thyroid disorders · thyroid nodules and cancers A Simple Guide to a Complex Disorder
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Paul Ruggieri, MD, is chief of the department of surgery at St. Anne's Hospital. He is the author of Colon and Rectal Cancer and The Surgery Handbook—A Guide to Understanding Your Operation. He lives in Bristol, Rhode Island. Scott Isaacs, MD, is a clinical instructor of medicine at Emory University and the medical director at Intelligent Health Center. He has done research on obesity, stress, and diabetes and has contributed to the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. He lectures on the subject of hormones and obesity, speaking to community groups and at major events and conferences throughout the United States. Jack Kusler has 30 years of experience as an illustrator. He lives in Omaha, Nebraska.
