At the U-M Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes, we are committed to preventing, treating, and curing all forms of diabetes through patient care and advanced research. Our comprehensive clinic allows patients with diabetes, diabetes complications and other hormone-related issues to receive state-of-the-art care and the option of participating in local and national diabetes research studies.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis, also called Hashimoto's disease, chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disease. The disorder causes the body's immune system to produce antibodies that attack thyroid tissue and eventually destroy the thyroid gland, leading to hypothyroidism, or the underproduction of thyroid hormone.
Primary hyperparathyroidism is when both the parathyroid hormone level and the calcium level are above normal. Two other types of hyperparathyroidism are secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism. Tertiary hyperparathyroidism is generally seen in patients after a kidney transplant.
Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. This disorder occurs in about 1% of all Americans and affects women much more often than men. In its mildest form, hyperthyroidism may not cause noticeable symptoms; however, in some patients, excess thyroid hormone and the resulting effects on the body can have significant consequences.
Parathyroid disorders lead to abnormal levels of calcium in the blood that can cause brittle bones, kidney stones, fatigue and weakness, and other symptoms.
Primary hyperparathyroidism is a condition that causes elevated calcium levels (hypercalcemia) in the bloodstream, due to the parathyroid glands secreting too much parathyroid hormone (PTH).
In secondary hyperparathyroidism, something in the body is causing the parathyroid glands to produce extra PTH
At the University of Michigan, patients with thyroid disorders are cared for by experts from endocrinology, endocrine surgery, nuclear medicine, otolaryngology’s head and neck surgery, radiation and medical oncology, radiology, genetics, and pathology.
At the University of Michigan, patients with thyroid disorders are cared for by experts from endocrinology, endocrine surgery, nuclear medicine, otolaryngology’s head and neck surgery, radiation and medical oncology, radiology, genetics, and pathology.
