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Which disease is mostly found in hilly areas swelling in the thyroid?
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It is called goiter in medical term. It is due to less intake of iodine in the diet.
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What is kulibra disease?
Culebra disease is very common in the tropical areas and is known for swelling the skin and leaving abrasions kind of like that of a pimple. This is followed by pain and a high fever.
What is kulibra?
Culebra disease is very common in the tropical areas and is known for swelling the skin and leaving abrasions kind of like that of a pimple. This is followed by pain and a high fever.
Causes of thyroid in coastal areas?
Basically, thyroid gland needs iodine to produce thyroid hormones, people who live along the coastal area gets thyroid diseases because in their daily life the % iodine intake will be more than the normal people because the offen eat iodine rich food (sea food( regularly which lead to thyroid disease. http:/www.ayushveda.com/mens-magazine/the-importance-of-iodine-in-the-food-groupshat
What causes endemic goiter?
Goiter is a hypothyroid condition caused by iodine deficiency. Because of widespread goiter in landlocked midwestern states, in the past, iodine was included in table salt. This is why salt - for sale in grocery stores today - still says "iodized salt" (although it may be bought without iodine, as well).There are various different causes of a goiter:Iodine Deficiency - Iodine found in fish products, drinking water and table salt, is essential for the production of thyroid hormone. If there is a lack of it, an individual will suffer from hypothyroidism. In an effort to produce more thyroid hormone thethyroid gland is over stimulated and enlarges to form an endemic goiter. An iodine deficiency is very common in underdeveloped countries.Graves' Disease - This is an autoimmune disease which causes the thyroid gland to be overactive (hyperthyroidism). In Graves' disease, antibodies produced by the immune system stimulate the thyroid gland which then enlarges, resulting in an enlarged goiter, and produces excess thyroid hormone.Hashimoto's Thyroiditis - Hashimoto's disease is also an autoimmune disorder. The immune system destroys the thyroid gland which results in less thyroid hormone being produced. The pituitary gland then stimulates the thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormones, causing it to enlarge and a goiter can then develop.Solitary Thyroid Nodules - A single nodule develops inside the thyroid which causes an enlarged thyroid.Multinodular Goiter - In this disorder, many nodules develop inside the thyroid which causes an enlarged thyroid. These nodules are not usually harmful.Thyroid Cancer - The cancer may be detected as a lump or nodule in the thyroid gland and may result in goiter formation.Inflammation - Inflammation of the thyroid is also referred to as thyroiditis, and it is usually associated with hypothyroidism (under-active thyroid). There are many causes of thyroiditis that can result in an enlarged thyroid or goiter. Some common symptoms of thyroiditis include mild fever and neck pain that is worse with swallowing.Pregnancy - During the first trimester of pregnancy, a hormone called human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) can result in an enlarged thyroid gland. The thyroid gland mistakenly registers HCG for TSH (the thyroid stimulating hormone produced by the pituitary gland) and enlarges in response to it.
Should thyroid uptake scan be done if you have had thyroid removed?
A thyroid uptake scan wouldn't normally be needed unless it is suspected that thyroid tissue was missed during surgery (sometimes thyroid tissue can be found in other areas of the body), or the reason for the surgery was cancer and the removal of all the tissue is vital.
How does a person contract elephanitis disease?
This disease is found in tropical areas of the world where a microscopic worm can be transmitted by mosquitoes. The tiny worms then multiply in the animal's, or unfortunate human's, lower appendages, more specifically in the groin area where they block lymphatic flow and cause the swelling that is characteristic of elephantiasis.
How do you treat the swelling from cancer?
There are several ways to treat and prevent cancer swelling. Keep affected areas elevated, limit salt intake, and talk to doctors about medications that can reduce swelling.
Where does soil erosion mostly occur?
soil erosion mostly occur in hilly areas,coastal areas etc.
What does diffusely heterogenous thyroid mean?
surface of thryroid is not consistent. areas look or feel differently
What are symptoms of Acrocyanosis?
affected areas turn blue and become cold and sweaty. Localized swelling may also occur. Emotion and cold temperatures can worsen the symptoms, while warmth can decrease symptoms. The disease is seen mainly in women
Where are animals mostly found?
Animals are mostly found in tropical areas.
What is the Difference between hot and cold thyroid nodule?
The difference between hot and cold thyroid nodules refers to the appearance of the thyroid when viewed by a Nuclear Medicine Thyroid Scan. During a thyroid scan, the patient is given radioactive iodine which is taken orally. The radioactive iodine is absorbed into the bloodstream and gets picked up by functioning thyroid tissue. The thyroid utilizes iodine in its function of producing thyroid hormones. With a Nuclear Medicine scan, the radioactive iodine acts like non-radioactive iodine and is absorbed by the thyroid gland to be used in the production of thyroid hormones. Therefore, functioning thyroid tissue will become radioactive by the absorption of the radioactive iodine. Areas of the thyroid which are overly functioning will pick up more radioactive iodine than normal tissue and are referred to as being "hot". Areas of the thyroid that are functioning less than normal or not at all will pick up less or none of the radioactive iodine. These areas are referred to as being "cold". With the use of special "cameras" the radioactive iodine is detected in the thyroid gland and a picture is formed. The "hot" areas will show up darker than normal tissue and the "cold" areas will show up as lighter than normal tissue or as completely blank areas. The "hot" nodules are overly functioning thyroid tissue, very often palpable from the outer surface of the skin, and are sometimes cancerous tissue. The "cold" nodules are also sometimes palpable from the outer skin surface. These non-functioning areas can be scar tissue, cysts or a variety of non thyroid tissue infiltrating the thyroid gland.
