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Ectopic Lingual Thyroid

Recently I had two wisdom teeth removed at the same time. The one on the lower jaw was a real killer and my face and neck are very swollen. This caused me to do some research on Ectopic Lingual Thyroid. Here is what I found...

The function of the thyroid gland is to take iodine, found in many foods, and convert it to thyroid hormones T4 and T3. Thyroid cells are the only cells in the body which can absorb iodine. These cells combine iodine and the amino acid tyrosine to make T3 and T4. These hormones are then released into the blood and transported through the body where they influence metabolism. The thyroid gland is under the control of the pituitary gland and when the levels of T3 and T4 drop too low, the pituitary gland produces thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH. Under the influence of TSH, the thyroid will secrete T3 and T4. The pituitary will then decrease TSH production. The pituitary gland is under the influence of the hypothalamus that produces TRH, Thyroid releasing hormone. TRH tells the pituitary to release TSH.

Ref. https://www.mcg.edu/radscape/CaseStudies/As...gualThyroid.htm

Have you ever been tested for this? I am thinking of taking the test. From the same site I found this...

Measuring the amounts of TSH and T4/T3 levelsin the blood can tell us whether the patient may have a thyroid disorder.

This link gives you causes and possible solutions:
https://www.electricalbody.com/hypothyroidism.htm

I thought it was interesting the kind of contributors to the problem such as soy products, salt and even raw vegetables!

Thyroid Lingual Ectopic

I've been tested at various times and always have a very low range thyroid activity. Still within "normal" limits, but on the low end. So I have some metabolic slowness and if I overeat or don't exercise I plump up like sponge in water (and that's worse now that I'm over 40.... bleagh....)

My step-father has thyroid problems, and takes daily medication. I wouldn't take the test, though, unless you are having symptoms of some sort.

Roz

Ectopic Lingual Thyroid Health & Special Psychology

Do you have symptoms of thyroid problems? They are more common than you think. If you have more than half of the symptoms, maybe you should be tested. The disorder also tends to run in families; so if someone in your immediate family has a thyroid condition, you may be susceptible.

About 5 percent to 10 percent of Americans have hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce sufficient thyroid hormone. Symptoms may include weight gain, fatigue, thinned hair, decreased cardiac function, sluggishness, dry skin, menstrual irregularities and constipation.

https://www.healthscout.com/news/52/515374/main.html


Hyperthyroidism refers to any condition in which the body has too much thyroid hormone. Symptoms may include weight loss, nervousness, irritability, increased perspiration, a racing heart, hand tremors, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, increased bowel movements, fine brittle hair, and muscular weakness-especially in the upper arms and thighs. In Graves" disease, a bulging of one or both eyes
may occur.

https://www.thyroid.org/patients/brochures/...yroidismFAQ.pdf

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MORE SMALL THYROID CANCER TUMOURS DETECTED

Cancer of the thyroid gland has a low mortality rate, but appears to be increasing more rapidly than other types of cancer, say the authors of a study who question the value of early detection.
Ref. https://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2...oid-cancer.html