Kenneth Kee

A Simple Guide to Thyroid Diseases (A Simple Guide to Medical Conditions, #14) (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Thyroid gland produces the thyroid hormone which plays an important part in the metabolism of our body.

The thyroid hormones regulate how the body breaks down the food we eat.
It uses that energy instantly or stores it for the future.
The pituitary gland in the brain actually controls how the thyroid works.
It is located at the base of the brain and produces thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
The blood carries TSH to the thyroid gland where it directs the thyroid to produce more thyroid hormones if required.
The thyroid hormone also regulates the metabolism of the food in organs all over the body by consuming the oxygen in the body and stimulating the production of heat.

Thyroid Diseases occur when there is:
1. excessive thyroid hormones or Hyperthyroidism

2. reduced production of thyroid hormones or Hypothyroidism

3, autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland where the body cells react abnormally to the thyroid cells causing a condition called Hashimoto's Disease

4. benign tumors or cyst of the thyroid gland due to over growth of the thyroid gland tissues.
They are called thyroid nodules or cysts

5. Thyroid Cancer a malignant growth of the thyroid gland due to abnormal thyroid cells mutating in the thyroid gland

A Goiter just means a diffuse enlarged thyroid gland and may mean any of the above diseases above.

Iodine is one of the ingredients for producing thyroid hormone.
People with low iodine in their bodies tend to have goiters.

Treatment of Thyroid gland disorders is by taking medications or surgery
Prognosis or outlook for most thyroid diseases is good

TABLE OF CONTENT

Chapter 1 Thyroid Diseases

Chapter 2 Hyperthyroidism

Chapter 3 Hypothyroidism

Chapter 4 Goiter

Chapter 5 Thyroid Nodules

Chapter 6 Thyroiditis

Chapter 7 Thyroid Cancer

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. November 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781301906444
• Artikelnr.: 75905107

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
"Specialized Medical Conditions"
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