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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 lucy garcia asks

Q: what is a thiroid?

i have high blood pressure n i have type two diabeties n i have low abnormal pumping at the heart n i have high depression n anxiety.

 

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10/21/09 3:45pm

Hi Lucy,

 

The thyroid is an endocrine gland located in the neck.  Here are a few links to information on the thyroid:

 

Thyroid Diseases

Hypothyroidism

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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