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My Hypothyroidism At eleven years old I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and it has affected me in many ways. This is an ongoing disorder with no cure that my mom and myself deal with everyday. My mom was diagnosed at 36 years old after the birth of her second child and before she was pregnant with me. First, Hypothyroidism is the underactive thyroid disease (American Thyroid Association). In this paper I discuss my symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment plan and how it relates to others suffering…

Receiving a diagnosis of either hypo or hyper thyroid can be a mixed blessing. On one hand the individual may be relieved to know what has been causing so many health issues, yet on the other hand it can mean a lifetime of a new medication regimen. The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck and shaped like a small butterfly, and is part of the endocrine system which works to regulate metabolism. Thyroid disease is said to affect 20 million Americans, and more than half of those…

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 a lot of abnormal body systems that can considerably affect…

CASE STUDY 1 1. The cardiovascular system consists of the following- Blood – It is a red color fluid in the body. Heart – It is also called the control center of our body. It pumps and collects blood to and from the various parts of our body. Blood vessels – Blood vessels are path through which transport medium circulates in our body. 2. The functions of cardiovascular system are as follows- Transportation- It transports blood to all the parts of body. The blood delivers oxygen and nutrients…

Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma or also known as (ATC) is located on the gene NKX2-1 which is found on chromosome 14q13.3. ATC is a very rapid and aggressive type of thyroid cancer. Anaplastic invades the thyroid gland that’s located at the base of the throat right below the adam’s apple. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. Anaplastic is the least common thyroid cancer out of the 4 types, anaplastic occurs to people of the age…

hormone in the body. The most common cause of hypothyroidism in United States and areas of adequate iodine intake is autoimmune thyroid disease; whereas iodine deficiency in the rest of the world remains the major cause of the disorder. It occurs when thyroxine…

Every year an estimated 7.9 million babies are born with serious birth defects. The main genetic causes of birth defects fall into three general categories chromosome abnormalities, single gene defects, and multifactorial influences. Down syndrome is one of them, which is the most common chromosome disorder genetic lead to moderate or severe mental retardation. Down syndrome affecting one in eight hundred infants, the risk of having a child with this condition increases with maternal age rising…

Introduction Gold Retriever, also known as Gold, is one of the favorite and most beloved of all dog breeds. Known for its loyal and outgoing personality, the Golden Retriever calls many connoisseurs a "perfect dog." Over the years, Gold has changed very little, except that the lighter coat is becoming more and more popular. The golden retrimbers were recognized by the American Kennel Club as a member of the Sports Group in 1925. A mature male golden retriever should stand 23 to 24 inches at the…

sixty percent of those diagnosed were completely unaware of their condition ("Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)"). Often times when these disorders occur, the thyroid is producing an incorrect amount of the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Hypothyroidism occurs when the…

This means the thyroid gland is underactive. If the thyroid gland is underactive the gland itself is not producing enough hormones. Hyperthyroid this is the overactive thyroid gland. That means the gland is producing too much of the hormone called thyroxine. Thyroid can lead to a common disease called Hashimoto's disease. This condition is based on the immune system attacking the…