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It depends on the form of hypothyroidism. For the most part, people's thyroid's put out a lower amount of thyroid hormone when they have hypothyroidism, but still put out at least a little bit of it, enough for them to survive.
However, in the case of people with Hashimoto's and other autoimmune diseases, if the ENTIRE thyroid is destroyed by the disease, or if the entire thyroid is removed or completely destroyed due to cancer treatment, they are dependent for the rest of their lives on artificial thyroid hormone. If it's unavailable, a severe condition called a Myxedema Coma can occur, where brain function eventually ceases due to the lack of thyroid hormone.
It's a rare, but serious condition, that yes, can kill, although it occurs only after a very long period of not receiving thyroid hormone, and if Myxedema coma occurs, it is treating if the person receives emergency medical attention.
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∙ 14y agowhy do you need to know that??
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∙ 11y agoDepending on the disease....but yes if not treated properly the long term effects of a thyroid that is not working can be fatal. The eThyroid is major gland in the endocrine system. It's what keeps your body going. Amazingly its not a popular gland, but a very important one. So, if you are taking taking Thyroid medicine be sure it is the correct dose and take it as directed. Not only will you feel better, it could save your life! :)
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∙ 12y agoCan you die? Yes. Having an overactive thyroid gland can cause a lot of strain on the heart. When your heart is going so fast trying to keep up, eventually the heart will fail. It's not a hard thing to treat, and it's not something that will kill you quickly. It would take years for it to kill you.
However, if you neglect your medicine, attaint a serious burn/injury or take a reaction to a different medicine you can have a Thyroid Storm, which causes vomiting, a comatose state and eventually death.
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∙ 11y agono it is not fatal. Just feel free to get your blood tested at regular intervals, when you have some symptoms of it. There is a definite treatment for it. So chill, it isn't fatal
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∙ 12y agoIt can cause heart failure and/or muscle failure if not treated.
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∙ 11y agoYes, hyperthyroidism can kill you if left untreated.
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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.
What are alternative names for thyroid disease?
Some alternate names for thyroid disease are: Grave's Disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, autoimmune thyroiditis, thyroid struma, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and thyroid carcinoma...just to name a few.
Is Thyroid disease a disease?
Seeing as the thyroid (thyroid gland) is not a disease but one of the endocrine glands located in our body (specifically in the neck area below the thyroid cartilage). Then no, you cannot "contact" a thyroid from anyone. Since normally, we are all supposed to have a thyroid gland. Well if you meant to say Typhoid fever, then yes, it is indeed a communicable disease.
What systems does thyroid disease attack?
Thyroid disease affects the thyroid gland. This gland is in the neck, in the shape of a butterfly with lobes on each side. The thyroid gland excretes hormones.
Thyroid extract for hashimoto's disease?
Is thyroid USP extract natural compound suitable for hashimoto's disease??
What is thyroid parenchymal disease?
Thyromegaly with diffuse parenchymal disease is a disease of the thyroid that causes goiter. Thyromegaly with diffuse parenchymal disease affects the functioning of the thyroid with many abnormalities.
What disease is associated with excessive amounts of thyroid hormones?
The disease that is associated with excessive amounts of thyroid hormones is hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is a thyroid condition that causes the thyroid to become overactive. An overactive thyroid produces too much thyroid stimulating hormones.
Who can develop thyroid disease?
Any person.. Especially those who have family history of thyroid disease and have defect gene of thyroid.
An autoimmune thyroid disease that is caused by the thyroid gland being overactive is known as?
Well, Graves Disease is an autoimmune disease that can cause hyperthyroidism Also, Graves can cause Thyroid Eye Disease. So not sure if that has answered your question.
What are some thyroid disease symptoms?
Some of the most common thyroid disease symptoms are a risk of obesity, heart disease, anxiety, hair loss, infertility and other health problems. There is a lot more, so if you think you have a thyroid disease make sure you get it checked.
What thyroid disease starts with the letter g?
Graves disease starts with the letter G. Goiter is a sign, not a disease in itself. It means enlargement of the thyroid gland.
What does elevation in thyroid hormone mean?
For some reason a person with higher than normal thyroid hormone levels may have an autoimmune disease called Grave's Disease, an inflammation of the thyroid gland, or has over used thyroid medication.
