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Has anyone ever had hypothyroidism with hashimotos but then developed sub-accute thyroiditis and became very hyperthyroid for a few months?
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Yes! I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's last year after some blood tests were run by my endocrinologist. My mother has hypothyroiditis, so I have inherited that gene unfortunately. For years I have been overweight, and I've always blamed my cravings for carbs. About three years ago, however, I lost 30 lbs in about a month. It was a miracle for me! People noticed me, and I felt my spirit, mood, and general outlook on life had improved. Sadly, I've gained all the weight back and then some. Now I am taking levothyroxine, a drug that is supposed to help my hormones balance out and get me back into a healthier lifestyle. So I suppose my story is the reverse of yours.
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Why is iodine defitioncy in Africa so popular?
I'm not sure its popular! It is prevalent in Africa because the water they drink does not have added Iodine as most western developed countries do, and also because they have a low iodine diet which can lead to issues with the thyroid gland (cretinism in children, Thyroiditis/hashimoto's/Ord's in teens and adults). .
Iodine deficiency diseases?
Lack of iodine can cause a condition known as goiter. Goiter is a very visible swelling of the front of the neck. The thyroid gland is an organ that lies just under the skin on the front of the neck and it is the specific organ that swells. The swelling occurs because the thyroid produces a hormone that requires iodine to function. If there is not enough iodine in the body to add some to this hormone molecule than the unfinished molecules become trapped in the thyroid gland: leading to the swelling. If someone gets to the point where they have a noticeable goiter then , they likely also have a condition known hypothyroidism. This is the name given to insufficient completed thyroid hormone in the blood. This can cause fatigue, weight gain, depression, among many other issues. These are the reasons most developed countries add iodine to table salt. It is a simple solution to solve a very preventable problem.
Neonatal hypothyroidism?
DefinitionNeonatal hypothyroidism is decreased thyroid hormone production in a newborn. In very rare cases, no thyroid hormone is produced.If the baby was born with the condition, it is called congenital hypothyroidism. If it develops soon after birth, it is referred to as hypothyroidism acquired in the newborn period.Alternative NamesCretinism; Congenital hypothyroidism; Hypothyroidism - infantsCauses, incidence, and risk factorsHypothyroidism in the newborn may be caused by:A missing or abnormally developed thyroid glandPituitary gland's failure to stimulate the thyroidDefective or abnormal formation of thyroid hormonesIncomplete development of the thyroid is the most common defect and occurs in about 1 out of every 3,000 births. Girls are affected twice as often than boys.SymptomsMost affected infants have few or no symptoms, because they only have a mild decrease in thyroid hormone production. However, infants with severe hypothyroidism often have a distinctive appearance. Symptoms may include:Puffy-appearing faceDull lookThick, protruding tongueThis appearance usually develops as the disease gets worse. The child may also have:Dry, brittle hairLow hairlineJaundicePoor feedingChoking episodesLack of muscle tone (floppy infant)ConstipationSleepinessSluggishnessShort statureSigns and testsA physical exam may reveal:Abnormally large fontanelles (soft spots of the skull)Broad hands with short fingersDecreased muscle toneGrowth failureHoarse-sounding cry or voiceShort arms and legsWidely separated skull bonesBlood tests will be done to check thyroid function. Other tests that may be done include:Thyroid scanX-ray of the long bonesTreatmentEarly diagnosis is very important. Most of the effects of hypothyroidism are easily reversible.Replacement therapy with thyroxine is the standard treatment of hypothyroidism. Once medication starts, thyroid blood tests are regularly done to make sure levels are within a normal range.Expectations (prognosis)Very early diagnosis generally results in a good outcome. Newborns diagnosed and treated in the first month or so generally develop normal intelligence.Untreated, mild hypothyroidism can lead to severe mental retardation and growth retardation. Critical development of the nervous system takes place in the first few months after birth. Thyroid hormone deficiency may cause irreversible damage.ComplicationsMental retardationGrowth retardationHeart problemsCalling your health care providerCall your health care provider if:You feel your infant shows signs or symptoms of hypothyroidismYou are pregnant and have been exposed to antithyroid drugs or proceduresPreventionIf a pregnant women takes radioactive iodine for thyroid cancer, the thyroid gland may be destroyed in the developing fetus. Infants whose mothers have taken such medicines should be observed carefully after birth for signs of hypothyroidism.Most states require a routine screening test to check all newborns for hypothyroidism. See also: Newborn screening testsReferencesHarris KB, Pass KA. Increase in congenital hypothyroidism in New York State and in the United States. Mol Genet Metab. 2007; 91(3):268-277.
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