TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone. It is produced and released into the bloodstream by the pituitary gland (a pea-sized structure), which is located at the base of your brain. It is responsible for regulating many hormones released by the thyroid gland.
Furthermore, your thyroid gland controls different bodily functions, including metabolic rate, heart and digestive functions, muscle control, brain development, by releasing a steady amount of thyroid hormones.
Continue reading…
The hypothalamus is a small but an important area of the brain. It’s located at the base of the brain, above the pituitary gland. It plays an important role in hormone production and controls many important processes in the body.
In humans, the hypothalamus is approximately the size of an almond and less than 1% of the brain’s weight.
Continue reading…
Your Pituitary gland is the main endocrine (hormone producing) gland that sits just beneath the base of the brain. It is very small in size (only about the size of a pea).
It produces hormones that controls the function of many other hormone glands in your body (especially the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries and testicles). Therefore, the pituitary gland is often called the master gland of the endocrine system.
Continue reading…
Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormones. It refers to a state in which your thyroid hormones production is above normal level. It is also called overactive thyroid. Hyperthyroidism can accelerate the metabolism rate of your body. As a result, it can cause weight loss and irregular heart activity. It is more common in women than men. Blood tests are the only way to reliably confirm a diagnosis.
Furthermore, having too much of thyroid hormones can cause unpleasant and potentially serious problems that may need treatment.
Continue reading…
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. It refers to a state in which your thyroid hormones production is bellow normal. It is also called under active thyroid or low thyroid, which can slow down many of your body’s functions such as your metabolism and can decrease the cardiac activity. Hypothyroidism affects women more frequently than men.
Furthermore, blood tests are the only way to reliably confirm a diagnosis of hypothyroidism.
Continue reading…
