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Is it common to get a thyroid storm postpartum with hashimoto's thyroiditis?
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A thyroid storm usually results when hyperthyroidism is present, and infection or stress causes these symptoms to worsen. A thyroid storm can cause high blood pressure, delirium, fever, and in extremely rare cases heart failure. Talk with your endocrinologist and OB/GYN about concerns regarding a thyroid storm, and ask them about their recommendations for treating the thyroid condition postpartum.
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Do patients with hyperthyroidism have visible enlarge thyroid glands?
Though it is not common, patients with hyperthyroidism can experience an enlarged thyroid gland depending upon age and stage of life. An enlarged thyroid gland is more common among those with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyrioditis, or postpartum thyroiditis.
What are some characteristics of subacute thyroiditis?
The least common of the three major types, silent thyroiditis is characterized by rigidity and slight enlargement of the thyroid gland.
An autoimmune problem involving the thyroid gland?
There are several autoimmune conditions that can involve the thyroid gland. The most common are Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
What is the most common form of thyroiditis?
The most common type of thyroiditis is Hashimoto's disease
Which diseases or disorders affect the thyroid glands?
One common disease affecting the thyroid glands is hypothyroidism, where the thyroid doesn't produce enough hormones. Another is hyperthyroidism, where excessive hormone production occurs. Both conditions can impact overall health.
What is the most common form of hypothyroidism?
Most common form is inflamation of the thyroid gland caused by an autoimmune codition called Hashimoto's thyroiditis in which antibodies mistakenly damage the gland.
What is myxedema?
Myxedema or myxoedema is a medical condition resulting from severe hypothyroidism, the lack of thyroid gland hormone. At this time the cause of most hypothyroidism is autoimmune thyroiditis, a disease where the body's immune system attacks the cells of the thyroid gland as if they were infectuous invaders. Thyroiditis is more common in women than in men, and has a genetic component (runs in families).Myxoedema is hypothyroidism
Does the thyroid have anything to do with B12 levels?
In looking at populations, some of the same groups at risk of Hashimoto's thyroiditis are the same groups at risk for pernicious anemia. There may be a common mechanism underlying this shared risk factor.
How common is postpartum depression?
postpartum depression is fairly common but it can also be genetic and depends on a woman's circumstances in her life and how well she can withstand the pressure
How common is thyroiditis?
thyroiditis affects about 12 million people in the United States. This condition is more common in women than in men and usually develops between ages 30-50.
What's Thyroid disease?
Thyroid diseases sometimes result from inappropriate TSH levels, or may be caused by problems in the thyroid gland itself.The most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition where the body makes antibodies that destroy parts of the thyroid gland. Surgical removal and certain medications (e.g., amiodarone, lithium) can also cause hypothyroidism.Other causes of hypothyroidism include pituitary problems, hypothalamus problems, and iodine deficiency (rare in North America, but affects nearly 2 billion people worldwide).Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. This condition occurs when the immune system produces an antibody that stimulates the entire thyroid gland; this leads to overactivity and higher levels of thyroid hormones.Secondary hyperthyroidism is caused when the pituitary gland makes too much TSH, leading to constant stimulation of the thyroid gland. A pituitary tumour may cause TSH levels to rise. More rarely, the pituitary gland becomes insensitive to thyroid hormones, no longer responding to high levels.Another possible cause of hyperthyroidism is a condition called thyroiditis. This condition occurs when the thyroid gland becomes inflamed. Depending on the type of thyroiditis, this may lead to temporary hyperthyroidism that might be followed by hypothyroidism.
What is some tissues or organs that are affected by Hashimoto's Thyroiditis?
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition where the immune system produces antibodies that attack the thyroid gland. The whole body can be affected by this condition. Some common symptoms are fatigue, forgetfulness, dry hair, dry skin, puffy face, weight gain, constipation, irregular menstrual cycles, increased miscarriages.
