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Ptosis of the facial muscles usually occur in this condition?
Ptosis refers to the sagging of a person's muscles or eyelids. A condition which causes ptosis of the facial muscles is called Bell's Palsy. Bell's Palsy affects the nerve that controls the muscles in a person's face.
What is the deficency of thyroid gland?
Hypothyroidism is the condition of insufficient thyroid hormones.
What if you have a thyroid condition and your veins hurt?
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Is losing weight harder for a person with hypothyroidism than for a person with a normal thyroid?
A person with hypothyroidism finds it difficult to lose weight because their metabolism tends to run low, or sometimes inconsistently. That said, this condition does not make weight loss impossible, only more difficult. Someone with this condition should consult with their doctor to ensure that their thyroid is functioning as well as possible.
Can underactive thyroid cause facial swelling?
An underactive thyroid gland is commonly referred to as hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism can cause several symptoms including fatigue, forgetfulness, constipation, weight gain, water retention, as well as facial puffiness or swelling.
Is goiter genetic?
A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland, also known as the thyroid gland becoming enlarged. A goiter isn't necessarily genetic. However, thyroid conditions do run in families. So if someone in your family has a thyroid condition, this can increase your chances of having a thyroid condition.
Can you take mucinex with thyroid condition?
No, the active ingredients in Mucinex do not mix with thyroid medication.
What is prominent lips?
Prominent lips is a facial feature in which a person's lips appear large in comparison to the average person of the same racial/ethnic group. Facial features can be passed from parent to child, or they can sometimes be due to a medical condition.
What does a 1.9 thyroid test mean?
Assuming that this is the result of a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test, a 1.9 means that you are within the normal range. While a normal TSH varies from person to person, the range that is typically followed by doctors is .3 to 4.5. A .3 is on the hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) end and a 4.5 is on the hypothyroid (under active thyroid) end of the spectrum. Talk with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns as it relates to your thyroid condition and symptoms.
What chemical is produced when you have a thyroid condition?
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What is levothyroxine for?
Levothyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland doesnot produce enough thyroid hormone.
Why normal thyroid is important in childhood?
While the majority of men and women who have a thyroid condition are diagnosed later in life, it is not uncommon for infants, children and teenagers to be diagnosed with a thyroid condition. Typically if an infant is diagnosed with a thyroid condition it is congenital, or present at birth. If a child or teen has a thyroid condition it sometimes won't be diagnosed until the onset of puberty. If a child doesn't have normal thyroid function this can cause poor growth which results in short stature, delayed development of permanent teeth, delayed puberty, and poor mental development.
