Secondary hypothyroidism is due to a failure of pituitary to release TSH and TRH 24. Symptoms related to hypothyroidism include: fatigue, lethargy, mental changes, impaired memory, and weight gain. May also have anemia and decreased cardiac output and…
Understanding the Pathophysiology, Laboratory, Diagnostic testing and Nursing Interventions for Graves’ Disease According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) (2012), “Graves’ disease, also known as toxic goiter, is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States”. Hyperthyroidism is a disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland makes more thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) than the body needs. The thyroid gland helps control how the body uses energy. When there is a problem with the thyroid becoming hyperactive in producing hormones, then it can affect several of the bodies systems. The thyroid gland makes hormones that affect metabolism, brain development, breathing, heart rate, the…
It can cause weight loss, nervousness, and sweating. Hypothyroidism is a disorder in which a person’s thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. Some symptoms may include feeling cold, dry skin, and constipation. It may be caused by an autoimmune disorder, radiation treatment, or surgical removal of the thyroid.…
• Thyroid disruptions: A lack of sleep can affect the thyroid by first affecting the adrenal glands. Over time, sleep deprivation can reduce adrenal gland function and put the body into a “catabolic” state. This essentially means the body is eating away at itself. The body will try to stop catabolism by slowing down the metabolic rate via the thyroid gland. A person with compromised adrenal glands over time could develop hypothyroidism.…
Thyroid Storm The hypothalamus, the anterior pituitary gland, and the thyroid gland all work together to regulate the thyroid hormones which in turn have a significant role in the regulation of the body’s metabolism and calcium balance (Pullen & Embrey, 2013, p. 14). When these components fail to maintain the appropriate balance of the thyroid hormones, the result can be either a hyperactive thyroid or a hypoactive thyroid. As a nurse, it is important to be able to identify patients who may be experiencing thyroid storm and to treat it appropriately. It is also imperative for the nurse to educate the patient on how to prevent thyroid storm from occurring.…
Some individuals may believe that they are only able to receive social security disability payments if they happen to be visibly disabled, such as a condition that causes you to be in a wheelchair or being legally blind, but that’s not the case. One such condition that is not readily apparent that can qualify you to receive social security disability is parathyroid gland disorders. What is Parathyroid Gland Disorders Parathyroid gland disorders is an endocrine disorder, and your endocrine system is the one that handles the hormone levels in your body. This disorder has an impact in the level of calcium that is found within your body, and it can either be too high or too low.…
Hypothyroid in children and teens are easier to detect. Symptoms like poor growth, delayed puberty, poor mental health development, and delayed development of adult teeth. Symptoms of Hypothyroidism being off are, Pale dry skin, Fatigue/sluggish, puffy face, brittle nails, hair loss, depression, memory lapses, constipation, and increased sensitivity to cold. Diseases like Hashimoto's can lead to heart problems, mental health issues, Myxedema, birth defects, and Golter. Start going to the doctors if someone has had thyroid surgery, treatment, and radiation therapy.…
Hyperthyroidism is the overproduction of hormones as mentioned, which causes symptoms like nervousness, increased heart rate, fatigue, sweating, and difficulty concentrating. It can be the result of toxic nodules, inflammation of the thyroid, or malfunctions of the pituitary gland, to name a few. In contrast, hypothyroidism is caused by a sluggish production of hormones. This reduction in hormones can affect the body’s energy level and can produce symptoms such as fatigue, ‘cloudy thinking’, dry skin, constipation, fluid retention, muscle and joint aches, and even depression (MD 2). It too can have several causes such as inflammation of the thyroid or hormone resistance.…
What Is Hypothyroidism? Millions of people suffer from some form of thyroid disease. The vast majority — approximately 80 percent — have an underactive thyroid, or what is called hypothy- roidism. According to the AACE, hypothyroidism affects about 10 percent of all women and 3 percent of men.…
Hypothyroidism is a disease in which the thyroid gland is unable to yield enough of specific, crucial hormones. Therefore, the normal equity of chemical reactions in the body is thrown off. Symptoms rarely appear in the early stages, but as the disease progresses, many signs appear; they also differ depending on the severity. All symptoms tend to develop slowly.…
Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce much of the thyroid hormone that helps keep the normal function of the body. Hypothyroidism is also referred to as underactive thyroid gland. Normally, a person afflicted with hypothyroidism is associated with slow metabolism since the thyroid hormone is typically used to run the metabolism of the body. There are different home remedies for hypothyroidism which will benefit those people suffering from it due to its natural means of alleviating symptoms. Causes & Symptoms Causes: autoimmune disease, hyperthyroidism treatment, thyroid surgery, radiation therapy, certain medications, congenital disease, pituitary disorder, pregnancy, iodine deficiency, surgical removal of a…
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid is underactive. In its underactive state, the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone (T3 and T4). When these hormones are not produce adequately to meet the bodies need, it can have major effects on the other chemical that sustains the body, affects the metabolism system, the cardiac system and the body as a whole. Causes of hypothyroidism include, radiation therapy, treatment for hyperthyroid, autoimmune disease, thyroid surgery, pregnancy, iodine deficiency and certain medications (Buttaro, Trybulski, Bailey, & Sandberg-Cook, 2013).…
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are the two predominant types of diseases of the thyroid. Hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid results from a deficiency of hormone production in triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) in the blood. Additionally, Hashimoto thyroiditis, radiation treatment, and surgery to remove the thyroid gland are several contributing factors that may cause hypothyroidism. The autoimmune disease, Hashimoto thyroiditis treats the thyroid tissue as a foreign antibody, resulting in chronic inflammation and inhibits hormone production of the thyroid gland (Burkhart 55). In contrast, hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid results from an overproduction of triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) flowing in the bloodstream.…
Hannah Len Mrs.Scribner Lcc Afternoon March 28 2017 Hannah Len Mrs. Scribner Lcc Afternoon March 28 2017 Hypopituitarism verses Hyperpituitarism Hypopituitarism is a rare disorder in both males and females where your pituitary gland has either failed to produce one or more of its hormones or isn’t producing enough.…
Beep, beep, beep. It’s the sound of my alarm that warns me that I need to wake up. I can see through my window that it’s kind of cold outside. I don’t feel like going to school but I remember that I’m having review for my final in English class.…