Thyroid For Dummies

by Alan L. Rubin

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 doesHow to identify a sick thyroid and recognize who's at riskWays to find the right thyroid doctorHow to cope with hypothyroidism in childrenThe hereditary connection to thyroid diseaseHow thyroid disease affects the elderlyThe effects of hyperthyroidism during pregnancyHow to decide if surgery is necessaryTen 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.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

384 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 2001

Reviews

[Angela]

A fascinating read if your doctor has just told you you have papillary thyroid cancer!

[Samantha]

A well-written, accessible overview of the thyroid. This book discusses the thyroid's function, common diseases and treatments, and what patients can do on a daily basis to protect the health of their thyroids. I would recommend this book to anyone who has or might have thyroid disease. It is a great supplement to the information provided by your doctor, and can bring to light additional questions for your physician that you didn't even know you had.

[Kimberly Burnam]

written in lamen terms so that i could translate what my doctor was telling me! really helpful!!

[Yoli]

This book is very thorough and a great reference for thyroid health for life.

[Wordaholic]

Before reading this book I will suggest to have your thyroid checked, only then you will be able to get something out of this book. The cataloging was very detailed that at some point all I could read was catalog of what the chapter is about and what I will get out of it.

[Leah Stine]

Great book for those wanting to understand thyroid disorders from a legitimate doctor. Dr. Rubin explains things well in simple terms, making it easy for readers to understand. The only reason, I gave this book 3 stars instead of 4 or 5 was due to 1) its need for an update (some of the information is a little outdated), and 2) the repetitive mentioning of iodine deficiency. Otherwise, a fantastic book for those wanting to be educated by a medical profession.

[Lisa]

while this was helpful i think that if i had to pick out of this and the idiots guide i would pick the idiots guide it was set up better and the information was more clear.

[Chris]

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