what are the diseases of the pineal gland and how it works?

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If you are talking about cancer, there are a few associated with this region of the brain:

pineoblastoma - more likely to affect children/young people
Germ cell tumors - more likely to affect children/young people
Gliomas (various subtypes may be benign or slow growing or malignant) - more likely to be older
meningiomas - more like to be older
dermoid and epidermoid tumors.  (+ info)

positive and negative feed back of thyroid gland diseases?

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im writing report right now.
please help me.
i checked wiki already.
anything you know about thyroid gland disease please.
thanks a lot n_n
All types of hyperthyroidism are due to an overproduction of thyroid hormones, but the condition can occur in several ways: In Graves' disease, the release of excess hormones is triggered by an autoimmune disorder. For some unknown reason, the body attacks the thyroid, causing it to spill out too much hormone. At other times, nodules called toxic adenomas develop in the thyroid gland and begin to secrete thyroid hormones, upsetting the body's chemical balance; some goiters may contain several of these nodules. In subacute thyroiditis, inflammation of the thyroid causes the gland to "leak" excess hormones, resulting in temporary hyperthyroidism that generally lasts a few weeks but may persist for months. Although rare, hyperthyroidism can also develop from pituitary gland malfunctions or from cancerous growths in the thyroid gland.

Hypothyroidism, by contrast, stems from an underproduction of thyroid hormones. Since your body's energy production requires certain amounts of thyroid hormones, a drop in hormone production leads to lower energy levels. A common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks thyroid tissue. The tissue eventually dies and stops producing hormones.

Hypothyroidism can also result when the thyroid gland has been surgically removed or chemically destroyed as treatment for hyperthyroidism. If you are exposed to excessive amounts of iodide -- perhaps from a hidden source such as cold and sinus medicines, the heart medicine amiodarone or from certain contrast dyes given before some x-rays -- you may be at greater risk for developing hypothyroidism, especially if you have had thyroid problems in the past. The drug lithium has also been linked as a cause of hypothyroidism. Untreated for long periods of time, hypothyroidism can bring on a myxedema coma, a rare but potentially fatal condition that requires immediate hormone injections.

Hypothyroidism poses a special danger to newborns and infants. A lack of thyroid hormones in the system at an early age can lead to the development of cretinism (mental retardation) and dwarfism (stunted growth). Most infants now have their thyroid levels checked routinely soon after birth. If they are hypothyroid, treatment begins immediately. In infants, as in adults, hypothyroidism can be due to a pituitary disorder, a defective thyroid, or lack of the gland entirely. A hypothyroid infant is unusually inactive and quiet, has a poor appetite and sleeps for excessively long periods of time.

Cancer of the thyroid gland is quite rare and occurs in less than 10% of thyroid nodules. You might have one or more thyroid nodules for several years before they are determined to be cancerous. People who have received radiation treatment to the head and neck earlier in life, possibly as a remedy for acne, tend to have a higher-than-normal propensity for thyroid cancer.  (+ info)

Positive and negative feed back of thyroid gland diseases?

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im writing report now.
please help
ANYTHING about thyroid gland diseases
* i checked wiki already... anything else?
The thyroid gland is a soft tissue gland and absorbs a lot of things that can effect it's performance. A good example of this is the heavy metal aluminum. There is an estimated 13 million Americans suffering from hypothyroid (low thyroid function) condition that do not know they have the problem.

Much of the problem is associated with eating SOY products and peanuts found in peanut butter. Soy is being put in so many foods made in America today and is masked by naming it things like "textured vegetable protein" that is actually a refined soy food. Also soybean oil is being used in many things like salad dressings, cooking oils, etc., etc. It is even being used to make cheese cheaper by pizza companies like Pizza Hut, etc. Soy is a goitrogen and this inhibits mineral absorption, especially iron (over 50%). This isi why so many vegetarians are anemic. Soy slows the thyroid function down and can be found in the literature of drug companies that make thyroid products like Synthroid telling people to not eat soy because it counteracts the effectiveness of the drugs.

The rise of industrialization, corporate farming, and mass production of food has drastically changed our food supply from what our ancestors ate. Many studies show the detrimental effects of refined sugars and grains on our health. These foods are very taxing on the thyroid gland, and we consume them in large quantities.

Environmental stress such as chemical pollutants, pesticides, mercury, and fluoride are also tough on the thyroid. Fluoride widely used toothpaste and water treatment inhibits the functioning of the thyroid gland. Additionally, mercury will diminish thyroid function because it displaces the trace mineral selenium, and selenium is involved in conversion of thyroid hormones T4 to T3.

The food you eat, the environment we live in, and chemicals being added to the water supply and food can greatly affect the thyroid functions. It's no wonder more and more Americans are suffering from thyroid problems.

Additionally, the solution doctors present is to take the easy way out and treat the symptoms by giving drugs to people like Synthroid rather than treat the cause. The problem is that the Synthroid drug basically kills the thyroid function and you become dependent upon the drug for the rest of your life.

A lot of thyroid problems could be solved by eliminating fluoride, mercury, aluminum, and other heavy metals from the diet and environment. Also, by eliminating all SOY products from your diet, you can greatly increase the health of your thyroid and in many cases restore the gland's normal functions.

Another good food to eat for the thyroid is coconut oil. It contains a lot of lauric acid that is very good for the thyroid.

good luck to you  (+ info)

i don't have acne but my sebaceous gland are very sore and inflamed,why?

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what caused painful sebaceous gland on lips?
IT IS NOT TRUE THAT SEBACEOUS GLANDS ARE NOT PRESENT AS SAID BY PERSON ABOVE ME PL. NOTE............ Fordyce granules are sebaceous glands that are located in the vermilion zone of the lips and the oral mucosa. Historically, these sebaceous glands have been considered ectopic[MEANING: they don't belong there]; however, because they are such a common clinical finding in the oral cavity, Fordyce granules should be regarded as a variation of normal anatomy.  (+ info)

I think I have a Sebaceous Gland?

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I have a small bump that looks like a bubble it doesnt hurt or itch and is located right next to my cliteris whats could this be?? It is soft when i press on it.... By the way I have been tested and I do not have herpes or any other std
A sebaceous gland is a fancy way of saying sweat gland. I wouldn't worry. They are common and usually form on the face. If it doesn't change color or get infected I'd just ignore it.  (+ info)

Sebaceous gland bumps?

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I have sebaceous gland bumps on my inner labia, they're very small and white and they're in clusters closer to the opening and they're quite noticeable if you're looking at it clearly. I've never had sex, it is NOT an std, but I can understand why a guy would think that it might be since guys really know nothing about the vagina unless they're a doctor, lol. but should I be worried that a guy would think there's something wrong? I don't want to have to explain, but I wouldn't want him to think I had an std. I just don't want to be self conscious about it.. vaginas just aren't THAT attractive to most guys in the first place unless it's the tiniest, most perfect labia ever that barely even looks like a vagina, but there are so many women who don't have that, it's frustrating. haha. : /
I don't think any guy is gonna care about it to be honest. Just don't say anything and continue as normal, only explain if questions are asked.

And btw all vaginas look very attractive, I can assure you of that =)  (+ info)

Infected Sebaceous gland?

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A sebaceous gland on my penis has gone from white to red and now resembles a pimple. The white stuff that comes out from the head of this "pimple" i suppose is oil or sebum. Will this go away or should i get it checked out?
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I am going to have a small sebaceous gland removed from my face. Have you ever had one done? Did it scar?

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my old man ad one on his leg removed, it was huuuuuge though.everything went ok and even though it was big they only left a little bitsy scar, so good luck wen u go in  (+ info)

What gland helps to stimulate lymphoid cells to produce T-cells?

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I am having trouble finding an answer to this question. Any ideas? "I am the vanishing gland. You need me most during your early childhood years and I begin to disappear when you reach puberty. I am considered a member of both the ondocrine and the lymphatic system. I secrete a hormone, which helps to stimulate lymphoid cells to produce T-cells. You need me to help fight off diseases. Who am I?"
there are actually several.  (+ info)

wat is sebaceous gland?

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say me about sebaceous glands and steps to be taken to overcome the problems caused by those glands.. Does it do any harm to our health?
Sebaceous gland produces oily substance called sebum which makes the skin smooth
It also protects the skin against bacteria and the body against rapid evaporation of water
Sebum is secreted at the base of each hair follicle  (+ info)

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