Hyperthyroidism

The overactive characteristics of hyperthyroidism are treatable and many of the symptoms could go without medical care due to the frequency of these symptoms due to many different causes. There are quite a few different medications (also known as antithyroid medications) that patients who are diagnosed with hyperthyroidism can take to control the symptoms. Medications are the most common treatment, because of their accessibility and convenience for the patients. It is more common to have a slight abnormality and little to no noticeable symptoms rather than the extreme indications. Typically, most patients with hyperthyroidism are only slightly hyper-, making it easy to give one of the most prescribed medications in America, synthroid, which…

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 appointments, and follow…

Graves’ disease Graves’ disease is a disorder affecting the thyroid gland. In addition to, the overproduction of the T3 and T4 hormones. These hormones are composed by the pituitary gland, which is the pea-sized gland at the base of the brain. The pituitary gland produces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), to trigger the thyroid gland to manufacture thyroid hormone. In Grave’s disease, however the immune system happens to generate antibodies which act similar to TSH, leading the thyroid…

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,…

Yehimi Herrera Tiffany Ricasa Haeley Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism is a disease which happens when there is too much thyroid hormones being produced in the body which means the thyroid gland is overactive. Another name for hyperthyroidism is thyrotoxicosis, it can also occur in Graves’s disease. Hyperthyroidism is most seen to appear in young girls, and you can get it if you have ancestors that had also had hyperthyroidism. It is not known yet what the cause of…

Thyroid Imbalances I chose this article to summarize because I am very interested in thyroid imbalances as I was tested for Hypothyroidism. This article helped me in understanding more about why the thyroid hormones do in the body and the signs and symptoms of each condition. 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…

Hyperthyroidism diagnosis can be completed by blood tests, by testing the level of TSH and thyroxine in the blood. Thus, an increase of thyroxine and a decrease of TSH show an overactive thyroid. A number of disorders of thyroid function have been found to be caused by mutations in the TSHR gene, which encodes the TSH receptor protein. Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder is the main cause of hyperthyroidism producing antibodies by the immune system arouse the thyroid to produce too much T4.…

Symptoms of exophthalmos include: upper eyelids retracted and elevated, redness, and dry and irritated eyes. 17. Neurological effects of hyperthyroidism include: Nervousness, insomnia, delirium, fatigue, and fine tremors. 18. Cardiovascular effects of hyperthyroidism include: Systolic hypertension, bounding/rapid pulse, increased cardiac output, systolic murmurs, dysrhythmias, palpitations, atrial fibrillation, and angina. 19. Reproductive effects of hyperthyroidism include: Menstrual…

Have you heard of hyperthyroidism or know an individual who has hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is a condition when the thyroid gland is overactive and indicates an increased metabolic rate (Blesi, Kelley-Arney, & Wise, 2012). Thyroid gland is an organ that is positioned in the front of your neck and releases hormones that control our metabolism (energy), breathing, heart rate, nervous system, weight, body temperature, and many other functions in the body and is part of the body’s endocrine…

Issue outline with its Prevalence and Significance Chronic Issue – Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism is a medical condition, more common in women, due to which there is an excessive production of hormones by the thyroid. Some of its symptoms include sleeping trouble, irregular heartbeat, weakness and weight loss. With a 5:1 ratio of being more common in women, the overall prevalence of the health issue is around 0.5 to 2%, with a 4-5% increase in older females (Vanderpump, 2011). There are…