1. THYROID

2. THYROID IS A LARGE
DUCTLESS GLAND PRESENT
IN THE NECK THAT
SECRETES HORMONES FOR
GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT OF THE
BODY.
WHAT IS THYROID?

4. FUNCTIONS OF THYROID
GLAND
It stimulates and maintains various
metabolic processes.
Produces thyroid hormones which
regulate metabolism and affect the growth
and function of other parts of the body.
Produces calcitonin to reduce the serum
calcium levels.

5. The two important hormones secreted by
Thyroid gland are:
1) TRIIODOTHYRONINE
2) THYROXINE

7. HOW THYROID
DISEASE
OCCURS?

8. Thyroid cancer
Goiter
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid nodules
Thyroiditis

9. TYPES OF THYROID
CANCERS
PAPILLARY
FOLLICULAR
ANAPLASTIC
MEDULLARY

10.  Hormone defficiency
 Lack of iodine
 Grave’s disease
 Various inflammations
 Pituitary problems
 Inappropriate TSH levels
 Obesity
 Diabetes
 Hypertension
 Malfunction of pituitary glands

11. VARIOUS SYMPTOMS OF
THYROID DISEASE
 Stopped menstrual cycle or over flow
of menstrual cycle in women.
 Lower heartbeat
 Tremors in hands
 Low body temperature
 Unable to tolerate cold temperatures
 Clamminess
 Sudden weight gain or loss

13. Thyroid surgery
Radiation therapy
Treatment using lithium
Anti thyroid medications
Thyroid hormone replacement therapy
Large doses of regular iodine
Thyroidectomy
Hormone suppression