Hypothyroidism

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is defined as an autoimmune disease (Bishay, 2016). The lymphocytes of the body attack the thyroid and affect the functioning of it. This is a life altering disease that can cause disastrous consequences to the Hashimoto’s patient (Kırmızıbekmez, 2014). This is a disease which affects body’s functionality, energy, sleeping, fatigue, metabolism and much more (Bishay, 2016). Hashimoto’s takes a toll on its victims and often they can fall into depressed and discouraged…

Radioiodine (I-131) Therapy for Hyperthyroidism Radioiodine (I-131) therapy is a procedure to treat an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). The thyroid is a gland in the neck that uses iodine to help control how the body uses food (metabolism). In this procedure, you swallow a pill or liquid containing I-131. I-131 is manmade iodine that gives off radiation. This destroys thyroid cells and reverses hyperthyroidism. LET YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER KNOW ABOUT: • Any allergies you have.…

When a person has three thyroid nodules present, they are usually recommended to have a Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) with a guided ultrasound. Once the sample is collected and sent for testing a cytotechnologist and then a pathologist will interrupt the results. When I was doing my clinical rotations for my certificate in cytology I was told that thyroid FNAs were considered our “bread and butter”. Now, I didn’t realize what that meant at that time in my career, I just thought okay, this…

Acromegaly is a hormonal growth disorder caused by excess growth hormone that develops when your pituitary gland generates too much growth home during your adulthood. This growth hormone (GH) is released by the pituitary gland, leading to a surplus of growth. The most common symptom of Acromegaly is the enlargement of hands and feet, but it may also include the enlargement of the forehead, jaw, and the nose as well. When GH is released at a moderate and constant level, it grants normal and…

Graves’ disease is classified as an autoimmune disorder. It causes the thyroid to create too much thyroid hormone in the body. It is a condition known as hyperthyroidism and it is its most common form. In autoimmune disorders, like Graves’ disease, the immune system begins to fight against healthy tissues in your body. Your immune system usually produces proteins, known as antibodies, in order to fight against foreign invaders like viruses and bacteria. These antibodies are produced…

As age advances, subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is known to rapidly advance touching more on women as compared to men as the elderly being rated more vulnerable. SCH also known as mild hypothyroidism has been defined by scientists as a superior case of the thyroid stimulating hormone TSH levels with free thyroxine concentrations with the reference range (Baumgartner, 2014). The condition; SCH, can be successfully identified through comprehensive thyroid tests for nonspecific indicators some of…

down as symptoms of colds or stress, but hair loss is often an indicator that something more is happening. Following are 4 medical conditions that can cause hair loss. 1. Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is a condition where they thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Many people can live with hypothyroidism for years and do not pay attention the symptoms of fatigue, aches and pains, and moodiness. But, hair loss is a symptom that stands out as unique. Hair growth relies on…

Hypothyroidism You sleep eight hours a night, but you still feel sluggish. You haven’t changed your diet, but you’re gaining weight. To top it off, you’re feeling achy and depressed. It’s easy to blame these symptoms on a busy lifestyle or advancing age, but for mil- lions of people — especially women — your thyroid is the culprit. Hypothyroidism develops when your thyroid isn’t producing enough thyroid hormone. What Is Hypothyroidism? Millions of people suffer from some form of…

B. reported that at the time of her diagnosis of hypothyroidism and cancer, she did not know of any risk factors. Her grandparents had passed with old age and heart problems. Several years after the diagnosis, she received a local newspaper article from a friend that several people from her hometown of similar…

There are 2 categories that describe thyroid diseases, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism is described, as a condition in the thyroid is underactive and not producing enough thyroid hormone. Diseases covered under this category are Hashimoto’s Disease, Thyroid Nodules and Goiters. Since yours truly suffers from Hashimoto’s and it is the most common type of hypothyroidism, it will be covered a little more extensively. Alternatively, hyperthyroidism is described…