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Patient leaflets

Please note: during this period there may be delays in getting bulk literature orders out to you due to staff shortages.

 You can view and download our information leaflets below.

Hard copies are available by contacting us through the following link:

Bulk orders leaflets for hospitals

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism

Read about symptoms of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and how this thyroid disorder is diagnosed and managed Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 21st October, 2020

Author: Bethany Frost

Related topics:
  • thyroid
  • thyroid disorders
  • thyroid disease
  • congenital hypothyroidism
  • hypo
  • hypothyroidism
  • support and awareness
  • hashimotos thyroiditis
  • help
  • British Thyroid Foundation
  • hyperthyroidism
  • thyroid function test
  • Patient leaflets
Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Read about symptoms of an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and how this thyroid disorder is diagnosed and managed Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 21st October, 2020

Author: Bethany Frost

Related topics:
  • information
  • awareness
  • thyroid disease BTF
  • thyroid
  • thyroid disorders
  • thyroid eye disease
  • Carbimazole
  • Graves disease
  • help
  • Propylthiouracil
  • TED
  • British Thyroid Foundation
  • support
  • hyperthyroidism
  • antithyroid drugs
  • autoimmune disease
  • Patient leaflets
Thyroid nodules and swellings

Thyroid nodules and swellings

Read about symptoms of thyroid nodules and swellings and how they are diagnosed and managed Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 21st October, 2020

Author: Bethany Frost

Related topics:
  • awareness
  • thyroid awareness
  • thyroid
  • thyroid disease
  • thyroid nodules
  • RAI
  • thyroid support
  • ultrasound scan
  • help
  • thyroid disorder
  • thyroid swellings
  • British Thyroid Foundation
  • support
  • thyroid surgery
  • BTF
  • radioactive iodine
  • goitre
  • Patient leaflets
Thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer

Learn about the main types of thyroid cancer, its diagnosis and treatment Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 21st October, 2020

Author: Bethany Frost

Related topics:
  • awareness
  • thyroid awareness
  • thyroid
  • fine needle aspiration cytology
  • radioactive iodine therapy
  • thyroid disease
  • thyroid nodules
  • thyroid support
  • help
  • thyroid disorder
  • thyroid swellings
  • British Thyroid Foundation
  • support
  • thyroid cancer
  • thyroid surgery
  • BTF
  • thyroid information
  • Patient leaflets
Thyroid eye disease

Thyroid eye disease

Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis and management of Thyroid Eye Disease and how the risks are greater in smokers Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 21st October, 2020

Author: Bethany Frost

Related topics:
  • awareness
  • thyroid awareness
  • thyroid
  • thyroid disease
  • thyroid eye disease
  • thyroid support
  • Graves' disease
  • help
  • TED
  • thyroid disorder
  • British Thyroid Foundation
  • support
  • smoking
  • BTF
  • Patient leaflets
Thyroid function tests

Thyroid function tests

Learn about how thyroid testing is used to diagnose and manage thyroid disorders Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 21st October, 2020

Author: Bethany Frost

Related topics:
  • awareness
  • thyroid awareness
  • thyroid
  • thyroid disease
  • thyroid antibodies
  • thyroxine
  • TSH
  • thyroid support
  • hypothyroidism
  • T4
  • help
  • thyroid disorder
  • British Thyroid Foundation
  • support
  • hyperthyroidism
  • BTF
  • autoimmune disease
  • T3
  • Patient leaflets
Treatment of an overactive or enlarged thyroid gland with radioactive iodine

Treatment of an overactive or enlarged thyroid gland with radioactive iodine

Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Bethany Frost

Related topics:
  • radioactive iodine therapy
  • overactive thyroid
  • thyroid eye disease
  • hypothyroidism
  • antithyroid drug
  • hyperthyroidism
  • goitre
  • Patient leaflets
Thyroid surgery

Thyroid surgery

Learn about the types of thyroid surgery and when it might be offered to thyroid patients Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Bethany Frost

Related topics:
  • hemithyroidectomy
  • Graves' disease
  • thyroidectomy
  • nodule
  • thyroid cancer
  • lobectomy
  • thyroid surgery
  • Patient leaflets
Antithyroid drug therapy to treat hyperthyroidism

Antithyroid drug therapy to treat hyperthyroidism

Read about the different antithyroid drugs offered to people with hyperthyroidism and possible side effects Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Bethany Frost

Related topics:
  • CMZ
  • Carbimazole
  • antithyroid drug
  • agranulocytosis
  • Propylthiouracil
  • hyperthyroidism
  • PTU
  • Patient leaflets
Congenital hypothyroidism

Congenital hypothyroidism

Learn about congenital hypothyroidism, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Bethany Frost

Related topics:
  • levothyroxine
  • congenital hypothyroidism
  • children
  • hypothyroidism
  • babies
  • heel prick
  • Patient leaflets
Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

Read about how thyroid disease can affect conception and pregnancy and its management Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Bethany Frost

Related topics:
  • thyroid disease
  • pregnancy
  • hypothyroidism
  • Graves' disease
  • antithyroid drug
  • hyperthyroidism
  • thyroid surgery
  • Patient leaflets
Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

Read how psychological symptoms can accompany thyroid disorders and possible treatment and management options Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Bethany Frost

Related topics:
  • thyroid disorders
  • depression
  • hypothyroidism
  • psychological symptoms
  • anxiety
  • hyperthyroidism
  • Patient leaflets
Thyroiditis

Thyroiditis

Learn about the different forms of thyroiditis, its symptoms and treatment options Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Bethany Frost

Related topics:
  • sub-acute thyroiditis
  • hypothyroidism
  • thyroiditis
  • postpartum thyroiditis
  • subacute thyroiditis
  • hyperthyroidism
  • autoimmune thyroiditis
  • vital thyroiditis
  • Patient leaflets
Thyroid disorders and osteoporosis

Thyroid disorders and osteoporosis

Learn about osteoporosis and possible links with certain thyroid disorders Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Bethany Frost

Related topics:
  • thyroid disease
  • hypothyroidism
  • menopause
  • hyperthyroidism
  • osteoporosis
  • Patient leaflets
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    Information about continuity of care for patients during the Covid-19 pandemic including thyroid surgery and endocrinology services

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    Learn how to best manage your child's thyroid disorder and support them as they grow up.

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    Find information on thyroid disease and Covid-19. Is the Covid vaccine safe for people with thyroid problems?

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    Dr Petros Perros answers some of your concerns about Covid-19 and thyroid disease

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    Coping with fatigue

    Fatigue often comes hand in hand with a thyroid disorder. We look at some of the common questions we receive about how to cope better with fatigue

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    Thyroid disease and osteoporosis

    Read how some thyroid disorders may increase the risk of osteoporosis

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    Your questions about COVID-19 and the immune system in thyroid patients

    Dr Petros Perros answers questions about thyroid disease and the immune system

  • Jen - thyroid surgery for multinodular goitre

    Jen - thyroid surgery for multinodular goitre

    After undergoing total thyroidectomy, Jen recounts the adjustments she had to make both physically and mentally during her recovery phase

  • Thyroid cancer and coronavirus (Covid-19)

    Find advice for patients with thyroid cancer about coronavirus (Covid-19)

  • Thyroid function tests during the pandemic

    Thyroid function tests during the pandemic

    Information about accessing blood tests for thyroid function during Covid-19

  • Covid-19 and vaccines

    Covid-19 and vaccines

    Is the Covid vaccine safe for people with thyroid disorders?

  • Take part in a survey about Medically Not Yet Explained Symptoms (MNYES)

    Take part in a survey about Medically Not Yet Explained Symptoms (MNYES)

    Do you have unexplained symptoms? Take part in a survey on Medically Not Yet Explained Symptoms

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