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Why does the enlarged thyroid gland move down with swallowing?
Because pretrachea fascia that surrounds thyroid gland is attached to larynx, therefore lumps of thyroid gland will move together with swallowing.
How do you cure an underactive thyroid?
This is a topic that I am well familiar with. I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid and it is important to follow the doctors orders on how to control it. Underactive thyroid isn't curable, however, it can be controlled by a pill that the doctor will prescribe for you. If it is not taken care of your metabolism will continue to slow down and therefore making it harder for a person to loose weight. For me I get tired easily so it is very important I take my medicine as prescribed. As with anything, it is most important to exercise regularly and change your eating habits. If you think you may have underactive thyroid, talk to your doctor. They will run some tests and can answer any questions you may have.
Which organ system that is homeostatically imbalance in hypothyroidism?
The endocrine system, specifically the thyroid gland, is homeostatically imbalanced in hypothyroidism. This condition occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones, leading to a slowing down of many bodily functions.
Is there an underactive thyroid medication that does not have hair loss as a side-effect?
I've had an underactive Thyroid for many years. In April of last year i lost 95% of my hair, the doc said it could be down to my Thyroid problem in the fact that my stomach doesn't absorb vitamin B12. I'm now on 3 monthly B12 injections and I'm happy to say my hair has grown back. :)
What medication is administered to slow the ability of the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone?
Antithyroid medications are used to slow down the thyroid gland's ability to produce thyroid hormones. The most common antithyroid medications are propylthiouracil (PTU) and methimazole (Tapazole). These medications are most commonly prescribed to patients diagnosed with hyperthyriodism or Graves' disease.
Hormone whose secretion is controlled by TSH?
The negative feedback system between the pituitary gland and the thyroid.
What is a hypothyroidism?
lITERALLY Hypo Thyroid means a smaller, shrunken or less matured thyroid gland. But By Hypothyroidism, we understand 'lesser hormonal activity of the thyroid gland'. The gland even may be far bigger in size, but with less or minimal activity (secretion of hormones)
How does thyroid occur?
The thyroid is a gland that is formed in the embryonic stage from tissue that originates in the head. The tissue migrates down until it breaks off and becomes the thyroid gland. Because of this migration, thyroid glands and pieces of thyroid glands are sometimes found in other body parts such as the throat or chest. Parts of the thyroid have been rarely found in other body parts, including surprisingly enough, the abdomen, wrist/hand.
What is the treatment for Thyroid disease?
Radioactive iodine is a treatment option used for those with hyperthyroidism and the thyroid autoimmune condition Graves' disease. Radioactive iodine treatment can also be used for those dealing with thyroid cancer. It is given orally, usually in a capsule form, and absorbed in the bloodstream. It then enters the thyroid gland and gradually destroys the thyroid cells, which will cause the thyroid to become hypothyroid.Related Article: Radioactive Iodine Treatment and Hyperthyroidism
Is there any drug to cure hyperthyroidism in females?
Treatments most commonly used to manage hyperthyroidism are propylthiouracil (PTU) andmethimazole (Tapazole). These prescriptions help to slow down the production of thyroid hormones.Radioiodine is another treatment option that helps to slowly destroy the thyroid gland, and thus slowing down the production of thyroid hormones.
How iodine is used in both the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease?
Tc99m and I131 arent used in thyroid uptake and scan. Specically I123 is used to evaluate thyroid uptake and is also used to perform a scan mostly in addition to a pinhole collimator. Tc99m can be used just for the purpose of size and shape of thyroid but ultrasound is more specific for that and does not introduce a dose of radiation to the patient.
What is the function of the thyroid?
The thyroid gland produces a hormone (thyroxin) (under control of the pituitary gland) that controls your rate of metabolism. Too much and you "burn out" too little and you slow way down (everything is harder to do). Both extreams can be fatal, but it's not a steady state: the amount changes on a minute by minute basis and there are daily cycles.
