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What is an extreme form of hypothyroidism in adults called?
Thyroid diasease
Is myxedema fatal?
A potentially life-threatening complication of myxedema is myxedema coma, which is associated with severe longstanding hypothyroidism. Myxedema coma is not common, but has been known to be most prevalent in the elderly and in women.
The endocrine gland is responsible for myxedema?
The thyroid gland is responsible for myxedema.
What is the difference between myxedema and cretinism?
Myxedema is adult hypothyroidism whereas cretinism is neonatal hypothyroidism.
What is the Myxedema?
A decreased production of thyroid stimulating hormones can cause thickening and swelling of the skin. Myxedema is caused by the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans in the skin. Glycosaminoglycans causes excessive skin swelling, which is the primary characteristic of myxedema.
Can seniors be treated with Russian massage?
Because of its gentle, non-invasive nature, Russian massage is considered especially suitable for seniors.
What causes myxedema?
There are certain health factors that can trigger myxedema coma. Besides poorly controlled hypothyroidism the onset of a myxedema coma can result from infection, hypothermia, not taking thyroid medication properly, or other severe health factors.
Can you massage someone with Coeliacs Disease?
Massage is not a treatment for coeliac (or celiac) disease, which can only be treated by the avoidance of gluten in the diet, however, you can still massage someone with that disease. Massage is likely to be beneficial even if it does not treat this particular disease.
What is the correct spelling for the word myxedemia?
myxedema
Condition with puffy hands and face?
myxedema
Can open bite be corrected through a massage therapist?
No. That is outside the scope of practice for a massage therapist. An open bite is referred to as a malocclusion and should be treated by an Orthodontist.
What ailments are treated by massage?
Chinese massage is commonly used to treat back strain, pulled muscles, tendinitis, sciatica , rheumatism, arthritis, sprains, and similar ailments.
