Thyroid diseases in primary care

Abstract

Thyroid is the largest endocrine gland in the human body. It provides physical and
mental balance thanks to the hormone it secretes. It is used as a marker in the diagnosis
of thyroid disease in primary care with Triiothyronine, Thyroxine, and TSH. One of the
most sensitive reasons for the progression of the disease is iodine deficiency or excess,
environmental conditions, as well as genetics. Some factors such as psychological and
age affect the progress of the disease. Levothyroxine is used in the first-line treatment of
the hypothyroidism. One of the most common causes of the hypothyroidism is
Hashimoto's thyroid. In the treatment of the hyperthyroidism, anti-thyroidal medication,
radioactive iodine ablation and thyroidectomy are used. Hyperthyroidism is the basis of
the Graves' disease. In our study we will give a brief review about the thyroid diseases.