Video:What Causes Thyroid Disease?
Thyroglobulin protein is found in the thyroid gland. Thyroglobulin protein binds to iodine to form hormones. A thyroid condition occurs when too much or too little thyroglobulin protein in the thyroid binds to iodine.
Transcript:What Causes Thyroid Disease?
What Is the Thyroid?
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck. Inside the thyroid gland are millions of follicles. These follicles produce hormones which are used by every cell of the body.What Does Thyroglobulin Protein Do?
Inside the follicle, thyroglobulin protein binds to iodine. When this occurs, thyroglobulin splits and forms the hormones.Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is a condition in which the thyroid fails to produce a sufficient amount of hormones necessary for normal cell function.
Hyperthyroidisn is a disease in which the thyroid produces too many hormones. This imbalance of hormone production can result in symptoms that develop across many organ systems and which can range from mild to severe.
What Is Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism occurs when not enough thyroglobulin proteins bind to iodine, decreasing the amount of hormones produced.Treating Hypothyroidism
Hormone replacement drugs are used to treat patients with hypothyroidism, in order to bring hormone levels back to normal.What Is Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism occurs when too many thyroglobulin proteins bind to iodine, increasing the amount of hormones produced.Treating Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is treated with drugs that bind to iodine and partially block the production of hormones, bringing the hormone level back down to normal.Copyrighted animations provided by Blausen Medical.
