Print<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”sky” c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”1″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”What is the thyroid gland and what is its function” tab_id=”1615975356574-814f1578-a50b”][vc_column_text]The thyroid gland is\u00a0<\/span>one of the most important endocrine glands of the human organism<\/b>\u00a0and even its most minor disorder causes a series of problems. It is the gland that is situated in the area that is called \u201cAdam\u2019s apple\u201d in layman\u2019s terms. Its shape resembles that of a butterfly and there are two lobes to be discerned (the left and the right lobe).<\/span><\/p>\nThe thyroid gland produces hormones, which are transported by the blood and affect the function of many of the body\u2019s organs.\u00a0<\/span>A disorder in the hormones destabilises the metabolism<\/b>\u00a0of our cells, with\u00a0<\/span>adverse consequences<\/b>\u00a0for the function of the heart, the blood circulation, bowel function, skeletal development, brain function, the cycle and fertility of a woman etc.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How can I check my thyroid” tab_id=”1615975356596-08586a48-adda”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n
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A thyroid check can be done with a\u00a0<\/span>combination of blood<\/b>\u00a0tests (measuring of the T3, T4 and TSH hormones)\u00a0<\/span>and imaging<\/b>\u00a0procedures (thyroid ultrasound and scintigraphy).<\/span><\/p>\nBoth types of examinations are required, as on the one hand we derive information regarding the functioning of the gland from the blood tests, while from the necessary imaging procedures the morphology of the thyroid gland can be discerned.\u00a0<\/span>Many patients, for instance, having already had a series of normal hormonal blood tests, undergo an ultrasound for the first time, which\u2013 to their astonishment \u2013 reveals a significant damage.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What thyroid disorders exist and how are they treated” tab_id=”1615975445991-abbe6e0b-76e0″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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The thyroid gland may present <\/span>morphological<\/b> and\/or <\/span>functional<\/b> disorders. Anatomically, it may develop benign or malignant nodules, while functionally it may become overactive or underactive (hyperthyroidism \/ hypothyroidism).<\/span><\/p>\nModern medical treatment options include <\/span>medication<\/b>, <\/span>radioactive iodine<\/b>, and <\/span>definitive surgical intervention<\/b>, depending on the individual case.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can a person live without a thyroid? What is life like afterward” tab_id=”1615975481588-25200828-4edd”][vc_column_text]The function of the thyroid gland can be fully replaced with daily thyroxine (T4) supplementation, a treatment available for several decades.<\/span><\/p>\nPatients who have undergone thyroid removal can live an entirely normal life in every aspect. Proper regulation of the metabolism through hormone replacement\u2014taken as a pill or liquid\u2014ensures that the body functions as if the thyroid were still present.<\/span><\/p>\nIf you have concerns about your thyroid function or imaging findings, a specialized endocrine evaluation can provide clarity and guide the most appropriate treatment approach. Dr. Evangelos Karvounis, MD, PhD, FACS\u2014Director of Endocrine Surgery at Euroclinic Athens\u2014provides specialized, patient-centered care using advanced microsurgical techniques. <\/span>Appointments <\/span><\/a>are available for accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment planning.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Print [\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”sky” c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”1″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”What is the thyroid gland and what is its function” tab_id=”1615975356574-814f1578-a50b”][vc_column_text]The thyroid gland is\u00a0one of the most important endocrine glands of the human organism\u00a0and even its most minor disorder causes a series of problems. It is the gland that is situated in the area that is called…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14894","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
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