Hypothyroidism

from nature (genetics) and/or nurture (environmental factors). On the nature side, genetic and hormonal disorders can predispose a child to obesity. Examples of genetic & hormonal disorders include: Prader-Willi syndrome, Cushing’s syndrome, and Hypothyroidism. On the nurture side, environmental factors have been related to an increase in childhood obesity. Examples of environmental factors include: diet, level of physical activity, and socioeconomic status. Prader-Willi syndrome is a complex…

The thyroid gland is responsible for production of two hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) (1). This patient is presenting with this array of symptoms as a result of a severe form of hypothyroidism called myxedema coma (2). Thyroid hormone affects many tissues in the body, and is responsible for body functions such as metabolism of fat, protein and glucose for energy and heat production (1). Thus, it can be concluded that the patient is experiencing constipation, hypothermia and…

started to research it. Granted the disease is not very common and mainly occurs in newborns, it is important that everyone knows what it is and how it occurs. Cretinism is a disease of the thyroid gland also more commonly known as congenital hypothyroidism. The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located in the anterior part of the neck (Virtual Medical Centre, 2008). Cretinism is classified into two types known as Endemic Cretinism and Myxedamatous Cretinism. Endemic Cretinism is caused by…

This disease more commonly occurs in elders and in 20 times more common in women than in men. It was previously stated that hypothyroidism occurred due to a lack of iodine consumption. Now that a sufficient amount of iodine can be obtained in the diet, this is no longer a cause for the disease. The main known causes for hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disease known as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, faulty treatments that have been given to “cure” hyperthyroidism, and pituitary failure…

describes was the one after a supposed rape (she was not sure if she was raped). She ended up in the hospital for 6 days. This episode is not attributed to her medical condition, hypothyroidism. Need to screen for comorbid to rule out other medical disorder that might cause the client to be depress (she does have hypothyroidism), substance/medication abuse; other mental disorder that might mimic MDD are schizoaffective, schizophrenia, schizophreniform, delusional…

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…

Gestational diabetes is diabetes occurring during pregnancy. To qualify as obese, one must weigh twenty percent more than their weight that corresponds to their height. Obesity can be caused by a endogenous hormone. For example, hypothyroidism is one. Hypothyroidism is when TSH is increased, and thyroxine is decreased. There are two types of obesity, idiopathic and endogenous. Idiopathic is caused by a person's lifestyle, while endogenous is caused by a gland. Obese children have more skin…

Primary 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.…

my patient who has been living in a long-term convalescent home for about three months. My patient has a past medical history acute pancreatitis and the current history is hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Parkinson 's disease, and hypothyroidism. She was admitted to a cough and her family was unable to take care of her and it wasn 't safe for her to be home alone.…

currently taking Hydroxychloroquine for her rheumatoid arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is known to cause gastrointestinal problems and can result in decreased appetite (American College of Rheumatology, 2015). Mrs Jones is also taking thyroxine for her hypothyroidism. If too much of this drug is taken, it can result in severe weight loss (NPS MedicineWise, 2016; Wells & Dumbrell,…