Graves' disease

The settlements of Rio Perdido Valley undergo considerable change between Ceramic Phase 1 and Ceramic Phase 3. The increase in class stratification, settlement size, monumental architecture, and changes in burials reflect increasing social complexity in the region. This begins with what appear to be small villages, which become something similar to a state-level society by Ceramic Phase 2 or 3. Los Dos Plebes experiences growth and increasing social complexity between the Early and Late Ceramic…

I do not remember exactly the particular day but all I remember was that it was very humid and the sky was cloudy. It was just a few days before I joined first grade and I had just arrived home from my neighbors. I was utilizing my last few days of freedom and hence was tired and hungry. I had rushed home looking forward to my grandmother’s food and playing time. This had been my routine from kindergarten and it never bored me to say the least. I was however shocked as our house was full of…

Mortuary Rituals of the Gray Site The mortuary practices examined at this site involve both primary and secondary burials, as well as a variety of post-mortem methods used in the pre-burial stages. One case of a potential cremation has been documented in the site reports. A primary burial is one where the remains are found in relative anatomical order, as the body of the deceased was interred shortly after death as the remains were still fresh. A secondary burial is therefore the opposite – the…

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that results in the increase of production of thyroid hormones. The immune system is designed to protect the body and fight off any infection; it is meant to differentiate and abolish any harmful elements within the body…

Hyperthyroidism is an overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system and metabolic rate. Hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disorder, which is caused from a decrease in metabolic rate and causes edema. While caring for a patient with either of these two diseases, the nurse must assess vital signs, weight, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, metabolic rate and monitor serum thyroid hormone levels with coagulation lab values. Summary of Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism results when…

infection, which is perhaps a sign of a compromised immune system. What do you think might be going on with Ellie that could cause her difficulties? Consider both physical and psychological causes. Morvan 's syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease, which is characterized by irregular muscle contraction, which explains her hand tremors; insomnia; and a weak immune…

something more serious? Many men and women suffer from a systemic disease and some may not even realize it. Hyperthyroidism disease can be overlooked and should not be taken lightly. The thyroid is a gland at the base of the neck, kind of shaped like a butterfly. This gland can alter a persons life in many ways, therefore it is important to understand what is going on inside of the gland. The most effective way to prevent getting this disease is to know how the body works, keep up with all…

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). Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism varies based on its severity, but typical include, fatigue, puffy face, dry…

After using a search engine, I researched the differences between Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism. Although, many people might confuse the terms due to their similarities in their spellings. There are many differences between them but the main difference, in my opinion, is the change in the production of the gland activity, Underactive vs Overactive Thyroid glands respectively. Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland. This means that the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid…

thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is elevated. TSH is stimulated from the pituitary gland. When T3 and T4 levels drop, the pituitary gland responds and produces more TSH to try and compensate for the loss. This blood result will show chronic thyroid disease, is the first indication of hypothyroidism (medicinenet.com, 2016). These diagnoses will more than likely result in a referral to an Endocrinologist for further testing, since as mentioned above hypothyroidism needs an underlying cause…