Hyperthyroidism

and secondary hyperthyroidism. It is characterized by weight loss, heat intolerance, Irritability and anxiety, and often goiter. Hypothyroidism most commonly results from autoimmune destruction of all or part of the thyroid gland. It is characterized by weight gain, fatigue, cold intolerance, and changes in skin tone and cognition. It may also result in goiter. The different condition could be cause hyperthyroidism. Grave’s…

Summary: There are three main therapeutic managements available for hyperthyroidism: thyrostatic drugs, radioiodine therapy, and surgery (Gurgul & Sowinsky, 2011). Rationale: (Gurgul & Sowinsky, 2011). There are two thyrostatic drugs available: methimazole and propylthiouracil. They inhibit thyroid hormone synthesis and release. Usually, the initial dose for methimazole is 40-80 mg/day, while the initial dose for propylthiouracil is 300-400 mg/day. It is necessary to recheck the levels of T3…

always. He puts full attention on things that catches his interest. He was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism in 2006, soon after he could not get up from his bed. B. MANAGEMENT OUTCOME Hyperthyroidism can be treated with antithyroid medications that interfere with the production of thyroid hormones. The medications that were prescribed to the patient include Propylthiouracil (PTU) used to managed hyperthyroidism.…

Hyperthyroidism is a disorder that is a result from Grave’s Disease. Grave’s disease is a disease that you cannot prevent, or a genetic disease. Yet, Grave’s Disease is not transmitted from person to person by skin contact, but can evolve overtime from lifestyle. People who smoke tobacco have a higher chance to have Grave’s Disease evolve in their system and then follows hyperthyroidism. Not to mention that smoking tobacco can cause many major…

Thyroiditis, faulty treatments that have been given to “cure” hyperthyroidism, and pituitary failure which leads to the failure of TSH. While unfortunately there is no cure for the disease, the main known medication to help regulate the thyroid gland is known as Levothyroxine (Warren et al.,…

According to the United States Department of Labor, “A pre-existing condition is any illness, condition or treatment performed or diagnosed within the last 12 months before starting a new health insurance plan” (United States Department of Labor, 2014). Pre-existing conditions can be any condition such as heart disease, sexually transmitted diseases, or asthma. Think about the person who has asthma but just started a new job, the new insurance company would not cover her pre-existing condition…

without an increase in T4 and T3 levels (2). This is reason to conclude that the patient is not presenting with hyperthyroidism, as this condition would show elevated T4 levels. Furthermore, despite some symptoms being similar, such as dry hair and fatigue, many of the symptoms the patient is presenting with, such as bradycardia and hypothermia are the opposite of those present in hyperthyroidism…

Eclampsia 3. S/S (maternal & fetal): • N/V • Increase or decrease in growth of placenta • Vaginal bleeding (1st 3 months of pregnancy) • High blood pressure, swelling of the feet, ankles, and legs in the (1st through early 2nd trimester) • Signs of hyperthyroidism 4. Labs to Monitor: • hCG blood test • CBC • Blood clotting tests • Kidney and liver function • CT/MRI of abdomen • Chest x-ray • Thyroxine level 5. Treatments/Precautions: • D&C • If mother chooses to continue…

This endocrine disease is a immune system disorder. Having Graves’s disease makes one develop more thyroid hormones. A portion of disorders may cause hyperthyroidism but Graves’s disease is a typical outcome. Hyperthyroidism is a syndrome, which the thyroid gland makes too much hormone thyroxine. Hyperthyroidism will increase the speed of the body’s metabolism that will result in, unforeseen weight loss, sweating, inconstant heartbeat, and uneasiness. Thyroid hormones influence…

Less than total thyroidectomy (lobectomy, partial or subtotal thyroidectomy) is used mainly to treat thyroid nodules, and/or hyperthyroidism. Lately, there is a trend towards less extensive thyroid surgery even in cases of thyroid cancer. Complications such as recurrent laryngeal nerve injury and postoperative hypocalcemia have led the surgeons toward less extensive surgical practice, especially in cases of benign thyroid disease. The main indications for surgical treatment of thyroid nodules…