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ISBN: 0471787558

ISBN13: 9780471787556

Thyroid for Dummies

(Part of the Dummies Series)

By Alexis Hall

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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, you've probably found out at least a little about this mysterious gland--just enough to want to look for answers to the many questions that keep popping up in your mind. What causes this condition? How is it treated? What can you do to get healthy again? Thyroid for Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you the detailed information you're looking for on new methods for detecting thyroid disease in both adults and children, alternative treatments, pros and cons of powerful new drugs now on the market, advice for managing the disease through changes in exercise and diet, and much more. You're discover: What the thyroid does How to identify a sick thyroid and recognize who's at risk Ways to find the right thyroid doctor How to cope with hypothyroidism in children The hereditary connection to thyroid disease How thyroid disease affects the elderly The effects of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy How to decide if surgery is necessary Ten myths about thyroid health Updated to address advances made since the first edition, including the latest thinking on understanding thyroid disease's connection to depression and mania, Thyroid for Dummies, 2nd Edition will tell you everything you need to know about how the thyroid functions, what makes it malfunction, and what to do when a problem occurs.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0471787558

ISBN13:9780471787556

Release Date:May 2006

Publisher:For Dummies

Length:384 Pages

Weight:1.30 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 7.4" x 9.1"

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Rated 5 stars
Great study guide

By Thriftbooks.com User, October 17, 2007

A great introduction to the world of thyroid disorders. Includes everything from finding a specialist, the initial diagnosis, starting treatment and what to expect throughout the entire process. I have skimmed through other books on the subject and Thyroid for Dummies gives the best 'cram session' overview and has humor throughout the pages and even some cartoons! It really breaks up the monotony of page after page of grey...

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Impressive

By Thriftbooks.com User, April 12, 2007

As a person that has an underactive thyroid, myself, and finding that a LOT of other books on the matter barely scratch the surface, this book is an informative change. The sections are easily navigated and understood without the content being dumbed down to an elementary level of thinking. I was especially impressed that Dr. Ruben had touched on the psychological state of people with this medical issue, my pre-diagnosed years...

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Hyperthyroid/Graves patients NEED to read this book

By Thriftbooks.com User, October 24, 2003

I am a 4+ year Graves disease veteran who is currently in remission. I strongly believe that EVERY newly diagnosed person should read this book BEFORE they make any decision on any PERMANENT treatment procedure such as surgery or radioactive iodine ablation (RAI).Dr. Rubin takes the often confusing subject of thyroid disease and makes it easily understandable to the newly diagnosed. Every person with a diagnosed thyroid...

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Rated 5 stars
Helped us make this important and rather emotional decision

By Thriftbooks.com User, October 13, 2002

My spouse has been battling with Hyperthyroidism for 15 years, going on and off PTU and in and out of remission. Her latest annual blood work indicated that she was hyper again which re-opened the dialog about what treatment to choose (drug therapy, radioactive iodine, or surgery). Thyroid for Dummies provided a detailed yet very readable review of what the function of the Thyroid glad is, Thyroid disorders, treatment options,...

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Thyroid for Dummies

By Thriftbooks.com User, November 12, 2001

I just had thyroid surgery and I picked up a copy of Thyroid for Dummies so I could get informed about what was happening. Thyroid for Dummies answered all my questions, and gave me all the information I needed to understand what I was going through.After reading this book, I know more about the thyroid gland than I did before! The book is written in easy to understand language, and uses humor which put my mind at ease. I...

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