Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood symptoms, or...
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In the twelve years that I've been writing about depression, I have often included the caution that it is very important to have a complete... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Secondary hypothyroidism is a condition where the activity of the thyroid gland is decreased, due to failure of the pituitary gland. Alternative... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Thyroid gland removal is surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that lies over your... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the front of the neck, just over the windpipe. It produces iodine-containing hormones which... Read more »