{"product_id":"thyroid-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Thyroid for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan L. Rubin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 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? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThyroid for Dummies, 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/i\u003e 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: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e What the thyroid does \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e How to identify a sick thyroid and recognize who's at risk \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Ways to find the right thyroid doctor \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e How to cope with hypothyroidism in children \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The hereditary connection to thyroid disease \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e How thyroid disease affects the elderly \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The effects of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e How to decide if surgery is necessary \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Ten myths about thyroid health \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdated to address advances made since the first edition, including the latest thinking on understanding thyroid disease's connection to depression and mania, \u003ci\u003eThyroid for Dummies, 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind out how to understand thyroid test results\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet the latest on thyroid disorders and treatments -- and get better!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour thyroid is a little gland that can have a big impact on your health. Now updated to cover the latest research findings, drugs, and tests, this authoritative guide describes what can go wrong -- from hypo- and hyperthyroidism to nodules and cancer -- and explains how to get a thyroid problem under control. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Thyroid For Dummies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Thyroid For Dummies \u003ci\u003emeets a critical need for a user-friendly reference for patients with thyroid disease. Dr. Rubin has succeeded in making this concise volume both readable and comprehensive, and I anticipate enthusiastically recommending it to my own patients\u003c\/i\u003e.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Dr. Leonard Wartofsky, MACP, Chairman, Department of Medicine, The Washington Hospital Center\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Identify the signs and symptoms of thyroid disorders\u003cbr\u003e Find an experienced thyroid doctor\u003cbr\u003e Choose among different treatment options\u003cbr\u003e Avoid drug interactions\u003cbr\u003e Maximize thyroid health\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet Smart!www.dummies.com\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind listings of all our books\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose from many different subject categories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSign up for eTips at \u003cb\u003eetips.dummies.com\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan L. Rubin, MD, \u003c\/b\u003e has had a private practice specializing in thyroid disorders and diabetes for nearly three decades. A member of the Endocrine Society, he speaks regularly on thyroid health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 9.14 x 7.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42724110860351,"sku":"9780471787556","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/69e5bc5a97397c07110d17f09c93cf80.webp?v=1765101520","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/thyroid-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}