Hyperthyroidism

Thyroxine is an iodine-containing, thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Along with thyroxine, triiodothyronine is also produced in the thyroid gland. Thyroxine usually is converted into triiodothyronine by enzymes in target cells called deiodinases. Concentrations of thyroxine are usually greater in the body, but triiodothyronine is considered the major thyroid hormone. Thyroxine production is controlled by the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus will secrete thyrotropin-releasing…

Endocrine regulation has begun very early in the development of a person. Every process in the body is kept balanced by the interaction of the nervous system and the endocrine system. The endocrine system is composed of endocrine glands that secrete hormones. Hormones are regulators of metabolism, growth, development, reproduction, and other activities. They also play roles in fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, and energy metabolism 1. One of the hormones is called the…

occurs when your pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or your body is not able to use the insulin that is produced effectively, leading to problems with converting blood sugar into energy properly. The latter, thyroid diseases, can include hyperthyroidism…

immune disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones. This overproduction is known as hyperthyroidism and there are a number of disorders and diseases that may result in hyperthyroidism, with Grave’s disease being the most common cause. According to Grazia Aleppo MD, FACE, FACP, who is an associate professor of Medicine at the Northwestern University in Chicago, IL, hyperthyroidism can be defined as a condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive and makes excessive…

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.…

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 as an overactive thyroid in…

thyroid-stimulating hormone, TSH, by latching to the thyroid hormone receptor, TSHR, on the epithelial cells of the thyroid gland (Jin, Lawless, Sehgal, & Mchenry, 2012). This latching produces a plethora of thyroid hormones, T3 and T4, a process called hyperthyroidism (Prabhakar, 2013). Hypertrophy or goiter cells, are also stimulated due to the binding and activation of the TSHR (Menconi, Marcocci, & Marino, 2014). The mimicking results in an overproduction…

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…

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…

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…