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    Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements r/t hypermetabolism and inadequate food intake. 23. Secondary hypothyroidism is due to a failure of pituitary to release TSH and TRH 24. Symptoms related to hypothyroidism include: fatigue, lethargy, mental changes, impaired memory, and weight gain. May also have anemia and decreased cardiac output and…

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    Essay On Hyperthyroidism

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    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…

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    Medicine, people who have developed Hashimoto’s disease show no symptoms at first. As time passes and the disease progresses, goiter can occur because the thyroid usually enlarges. Patients that have Hashimoto’s disease will ultimately develop hypothyroidism. This disease has a long list of possible symptoms. The most prevailing symptoms are: fatigue, constipation, joint pain, muscle pain, depression, lethargy, difficulty in remembering, and sensitivity to cold temperature, and weight gain…

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    however, patients with hypothyroidism gain weight. The adrenal gland is an essential part of the thyroid gland function. The four systems that are influenced by thyroid disease are the cardiovascular system, central nervous system, reproductive system, and the digestive system. When the cardiovascular system is damaged, it can trigger changes in a patient’s blood pressure. Patients with hyperthyroidism tend to experience hypertension (high blood pressure). With hypothyroidism, the patient will…

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    Hashimoto's Case Study

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    more common in women or men? Discuss this in detail. Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid that commonly affects women more than men. With this disease it builds antibodies that attacks the cells of the thyroid that causes hypothyroidism. Women who are pregnant, people with a family history of diabetes, lupus or an autoimmune disorder or susceptible to Hashimoto disease. There are several signs and…

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    Endocrine Mechanism

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    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…

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    Thyroid Disorder Essay

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    which causes symptoms like nervousness, increased heart rate, fatigue, sweating, and difficulty concentrating. It can be the result of toxic nodules, inflammation of the thyroid, or malfunctions of the pituitary gland, to name a few. In contrast, hypothyroidism is caused by a sluggish production of hormones. This reduction in hormones can affect the body’s energy level and can produce symptoms such as fatigue, ‘cloudy thinking’, dry skin, constipation, fluid retention, muscle and joint aches,…

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    the big deal about Hypothyroidism? A few common symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, hair loss and memory loss. The thyroid is a small butterfly organ located in the neck. Although very small, it is a “big deal” since the thyroid has much influence in how other organs work in the body. In hypothyroidism, a person’s thyroid does not produce enough thyroid hormone. The opposite is true for hyperthyroidism where the body produces too much thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism is not…

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    before such as a cold. Common symptoms of a thyroid disorder are: Figure 2 Shows the 69 most commonly reported symptoms related to Hypothyroidism (pmagilebootcamp.net) A patient may begin with giving a detailed family history, as well as choosing a physician who is familiar with the observation and correlation of symptoms mentioned above to hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is base diagnosis for symptoms, and a thyroid disorder, where as Hashimoto’s diagnosis is the underlying cause. The…

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    various clinical manifestations in adults like hypothyroidism causing lethargy, hyporeflexia and deprived motor coordination. Thyroid hormone deficiency can lead to irreversible brain damage depending on onset and duration time period. Subclinical hypothyroidism is usually related to memory damage, bipolar affective disorders, depression or cognitive function loss in elderly people particularly. Anxiety, hyporeflexia and irritability are caused by hypothyroidism. Mood disorders, confusion,…

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