Hypothyroidism Tiffany Lewis Mod F Everest University Mr. Todd 7/10/2016 Abstract In this essay, I will be discussing the definition of hypothyroidism. As well as the causes of hypothyroidism and ages that it affects. The treatments for and how to help care for the people that have the condition. The condition is very serious and can cause death. I am going to talk about the effects of the condition on the human body. We also are going learn about the condition more in depth. Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid produce the improper levels of certain hormones that is needed to function properly. Women especially those older than 60 are more likely to have the disease. The disease rarely causes symptoms in the
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For the children and teenagers can have the same symptoms as an adult but they may also have the following: poor growth resulting in short stature, delayed development of permanent teeth, delayed puberty, poor mental development. There are many different cases for hypothyroidism but here are a few of them: autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis which is the most common cause for hypothyroidism, treatment for hyperthyroidism can cause hypothyroidism because the treatment for hyperthyroidism reduces to the normal range of hormones but more times than not it lowers the production of the hormones too low, thyroid surgery, radiation therapy, and medication such as …show more content…
The less common causes of the disease are congenital disease (born with or inherited), pituitary disorder because the pituitary gland is what controls the thyroid hormone production, pregnancy (some women develop the disease during or after pregnancy), iodine deficiency. You might be wondering what are the risk factors for this disease. Anyone can develop the disease but you have a greater risk factor if you are a woman older than the age of 60, have any autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or a chronic inflammatory condition, have a family history of thyroid disease, have been treated with radioactive iodine or anti-thyroid medication, received radiation to your neck or upper chest, have had thyroid surgery, have been pregnant or delivered a baby within the past six months. Next is there any complications with this disease and the answer is yes if you let it go untreated. The complications are goiters, heart problems, mental health issues, peripheral neuropathy, myxedema (which is a rare but life-threatening condition), infertility, and birth defects. What am I going to expect from the doctor’s office when I go to the appointment is probably what you are thinking right now after reading the information on this paper and thinking how can I get the most out of the appointment when I
For the children and teenagers can have the same symptoms as an adult but they may also have the following: poor growth resulting in short stature, delayed development of permanent teeth, delayed puberty, poor mental development. There are many different cases for hypothyroidism but here are a few of them: autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis which is the most common cause for hypothyroidism, treatment for hyperthyroidism can cause hypothyroidism because the treatment for hyperthyroidism reduces to the normal range of hormones but more times than not it lowers the production of the hormones too low, thyroid surgery, radiation therapy, and medication such as …show more content…
The less common causes of the disease are congenital disease (born with or inherited), pituitary disorder because the pituitary gland is what controls the thyroid hormone production, pregnancy (some women develop the disease during or after pregnancy), iodine deficiency. You might be wondering what are the risk factors for this disease. Anyone can develop the disease but you have a greater risk factor if you are a woman older than the age of 60, have any autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or a chronic inflammatory condition, have a family history of thyroid disease, have been treated with radioactive iodine or anti-thyroid medication, received radiation to your neck or upper chest, have had thyroid surgery, have been pregnant or delivered a baby within the past six months. Next is there any complications with this disease and the answer is yes if you let it go untreated. The complications are goiters, heart problems, mental health issues, peripheral neuropathy, myxedema (which is a rare but life-threatening condition), infertility, and birth defects. What am I going to expect from the doctor’s office when I go to the appointment is probably what you are thinking right now after reading the information on this paper and thinking how can I get the most out of the appointment when I