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There are actually several different types of thyroid disease. If the thyroid gland is secreting too much thyroxin, that is hyperthyroidism; if it is secreting too little thyroxin, that is hypothyroidism, and then there is thyroid cancer, worst of all.
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Which gland or hormone is affected when you have Graves Disease?
Graves' Disease is an autoimmune condition in which antibodies attack the TSH receptors of the thyroid gland typically causing a hypERthyroid condition.
You have hyperthyroid associated with graves disease?
Graves' Disease is an autoimmune condition in which the body makes antibodies that stimulate the excess production of thyroid hormones - called hyperthyroidism. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of thyroid dysfunction, please seek the help of a board certified endocrinologist who specializes in thyroid problems.
Is cabbage good for hyperthyroid?
Cabbage is a goitrogenic food - it helps reduce the amount of iodine the thyroid is able to convert to thyroid hormone. As such, it can be helpful for hyperthyroid patients who are able to consume it.
Can hypothyroid change to hyperthyroid?
Yes, a hypOthyroid condition can change into a hypERthyroid condition, especially if there are antibodies involved. Graves' antibodies can both stimulate and block the thyroid. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is known to cause periods of thyroid hormone dumping and even thyrotoxicosis.
What is used to treat some hyperthyroid conditions to destroy tissue of the thyroid gland?
Radioactive iodine.
Euthyroid means a hyperactive thyroid gland?
No, actually euthyroid means a normally functioning thyroid gland; it is a state of normal thyroid gland function. The term hyperthyroid means that the thyroid is overactive, and hypothyroid refers to an under active thyroid.
IS Hyperthyroidism a dangerous disease or not?
Hyperthyroidism is a symptom. It is not itself a disease. Hyperthyroidism can be caused by many things including:too much iodine in the diet*hot* nodulescancerautoimmune diseaseAn uncontrolled hyperthyroid condition can be dangerous, and if left uncontrolled, can result in death.For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of thyroid dysfunction, please seek the help of a board certified endocrinologist who specializes in thyroid problems.
What is a autoimmune disorder caused by hyperthyroidism?
Grave's Disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis are two that I know of. Grave's tends to have a steady stream of hyperthyroid symptoms while in Hashimoto's tyroiditis it might start out hyperthyroid and as the antibodies attack it will eventually dwindle down to hypothyroidism. Somtimes there will be bursts of hyperthyroid behavior as the thryoid gland is destroyed by antibodies in Hashimoto's thryoiditis.
Can increase of thyroid medication cause hyperthyroid?
it can, but not likely. your doctor will give you the correct dose so that it doe not happen.
Is onion and tomato not good for hyperthyroid?
For individuals with hyperthyroidism eating onions is encouraged. Onions help suppress the thyroid.
What is meant by the term Euthyroid?
Euthyroid means the thyroid hormone levels are within normal limits, as opposed to hypothyroid or hyperthyroid.
What is the blood level to know if you have diffuse thyroid parenchymal disease?
Diffuse thyroid parenchymal disease just means disease of the thyroid throughout the body of an organ. It is not a diagnosis, but only an observation based on thyroid ultrasound.
