Hypothyroidism

It is common in children who take corticosteroids. Hyperthyroidism is another common issue that relates to the thyroid. It is caused by an overactive thyroid that releases too much hormone. It can cause weight loss, nervousness, and sweating. Hypothyroidism is a disorder in which a person’s thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. Some symptoms may include feeling cold, dry skin, and constipation. It may be caused by an autoimmune disorder, radiation treatment, or surgical removal of the…

I Blame the Hormones By: Taylor Aubin Organs and tissues that make up the endocrine system are the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, thymus, suprarenal glands, pineal gland, parathyroid glands, heart, kidneys, adipose tissue, digestive tract, pancreas, and gonads. The effects of the endocrine system are vast and impact almost every organ and cell of the body. This system produces hormones that help maintain homeostasis through the regulation of metabolism, growth, tissue function,…

The thrifty gene hypothesis postulates that, due to dietary scarcity during human evolution, people are prone to obesity. Their ability to take advantage of rare periods of abundance by storing energy as fat would be advantageous during times of varying food availability, and individuals with greater adipose reserves would be more likely to survive famine. This tendency to store fat, however, would be maladaptive in societies with stable food supplies. This theory has received various criticisms…

Medical Marijuana Picture being extremely sick with Acquired Hypothyroidism which is a condition where the thyroid gland makes too little or no thyroid hormone (Medical Marijuana Helps Treat Acquired Hypothyroidism 1). The condition is treatable but medical marijuana is not legal so you cannot get treatment. Medical marijuana is one of the most debated topics in the United States of America right now. As of 2016, twenty-three states have some type of specific laws that allow a certain amount…

reduce blood pressure and progression of Osteoarthritis (OA), improve self- esteem and reduce cardiovascular risk factors. Medical Health Conditions Mrs. G. Patterson’s referral indicated diagnoses history of severe morbid obesity BMI 47.3, hypothyroidism, hypertension, anxiety, depression Osteoarthritis (OA) in hips and knees and hypovitaminosis. Severe morbid obesity is characterised by excess body weight with BMI (47.3 kgm2) commonly used as the defining criterion. BMI is a measurement…

Like all other dogs, they need to be fed 2 times a day and always need water. They do not have health problems until later in their life; some of the problems include cataracts, hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, patellar luxation, respiratory problems, and portosystemic shunt. The life expectancy from is from 15-18 years. Also, they are hypoallergenic so anyone could own them. This breed is a mix between a Shih-Tzu and Bichon Frise The coat for a Shichon…

Endocrine System The endocrine system is basically the network of glands that secrete hormones into the blood stream which regulates activities of cells or organs. The sexual development and function of the body and the metabolism are two examples of what the endocrine systems does. The major contributors to the endocrine system include the pituitary gland, thyroid, hypothalamus, parathyroid, adrenal glands, pineal body, reproductive glands, and the pancreas. The pituitary gland is…

Both insulin and glucagon work together towards a balanced body metabolism, however, they are divided into the opposite function: insulin supports anabolic reactions while glucagon, catabolic reactions. They are released from the pancreas and controlled in the brain by the pituitary gland. Insulin has many functions, it signals a state of energy abundance, promotes of amino and glucose acid absorption to various tissues from the blood as well as stimulation of anabolic processes such as glycogen…

Calf cramps are also called nights cramps or Charley Horses. They signify agonizing spasms that typically appear in the leg muscles. Lower leg cramps can awaken you in the center of the night nonetheless they can also take place in daytime during activities such as working and cycling. Generally, night lower leg cramps are safe and can be relieved or even avoided with some simple stretches or other self-care steps. However, if they commence to occur and cause severe discomfort regularly, you…

When was the last time you eat? I will check her glucose level to make sure she is not hypoglycemic. What was your diet last night? What did you eat last night? Precipitating factors of headache can be stress, diet or hunger, menstrual period (VanMeter & Hubert, 2014). Triggers of migraine headache are fasting, alcohol intake, smoke, caffeine, lack of sleep, certain food (chocolate or cheese) and oral contraceptive (Brashers, 2006). Do you have any blurry vision, any numbness or tingling…