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A thyroid ultrasound is an imaging method used to see the thyroid -- a gland in the neck that regulates metabolism.
Alternative NamesUltrasound - thyroid; Thyroid sonogram; Thyroid echogram
How the test is performedUltrasound is a painless method that uses sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. The test is usually done in the ultrasound or radiology department.
You will lie with your neck extended beyond its usual limit (hyperextended). The ultrasound technician will place a lubricating gel onto your neck. Next, the technician will move a wand, called a transducer, over the area.
The transducer gives off sound waves. The sound waves go through the body and bounce off the area being studied (in this case, the thyroid gland). A computer looks at the pattern that the sound waves create when bouncing back, and creates an image.
How to prepare for the testNo special preparation is necessary for this test.
How the test will feelYou should feel very little discomfort with this test. The gel may be cold.
Why the test is performedA thyroid ultrasound is usually done when you have a growth on your thyroid gland. The exam can help tell the difference between a sac containing fluid (cyst) and abnormal tissue that may or may not be cancerous (a tumor).
Normal ValuesThe thyroid is of normal size, shape, and position.
What abnormal results meanAbnormal results may be due to:
Your doctor can use these results and the results of other tests to direct your care.
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed include the following:
- Colloid nodular goiter
- Medullary carcinoma of thyroid
- Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) II
- Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid
- Thyroid cancer
There are no documented risks of ultrasound.
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∙ 12y agoA thyroid ultrasound is an imaging method used to see the thyroid -- a gland in the neck that regulates metabolism.
Alternative NamesUltrasound - thyroid; Thyroid sonogram; Thyroid echogram
How the test is performedUltrasound is a painless method that uses sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. The test is usually done in the ultrasound or radiology department.
You will lie with your neck extended beyond its usual limit (hyperextended). The ultrasound technician will place a lubricating gel onto your neck. Next, the technician will move a wand, called a transducer, over the area.
The transducer gives off sound waves. The sound waves go through the body and bounce off the area being studied (in this case, the thyroid gland). A computer looks at the pattern that the sound waves create when bouncing back, and creates an image.
How to prepare for the testNo special preparation is necessary for this test.
How the test will feelYou should feel very little discomfort with this test. The gel may be cold.
Why the test is performedA thyroid ultrasound is usually done when you have a growth on your thyroid gland. The exam can help tell the difference between a sac containing fluid (cyst) and abnormal tissue that may or may not be cancerous (a tumor).
Normal ValuesThe thyroid is of normal size, shape, and position.
What abnormal results meanAbnormal results may be due to:
Your doctor can use these results and the results of other tests to direct your care.
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed include the following:
- Colloid nodular goiter
- Medullary carcinoma of thyroid
- Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) II
- Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid
- Thyroid cancer
There are no documented risks of ultrasound.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 05/13/2010
Benjamin Taragin MD, Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center Bronx, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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DefinitionDrowsiness refers to feeling abnormally sleepy during the day. People who are drowsy may fall asleep in inappropriate situations or at inappropriate times.See also: Idiopathic hypersomniaAlternative NamesSleepiness - during the day; Hypersomnia; SomnolenceConsiderationsExcessive daytime sleepiness (without a known cause) suggests that you have a significant sleep disorder. It is different from fatigue.Depression, anxiety, stress, and boredom can all contribute to excessive sleepiness, but these conditions more typically cause fatigue and apathy.Common CausesHaving to work long hours or different shifts (nights, weekends)Medications (tranquilizers, sleeping pills, antihistamines)Medical conditions (such as hypothyroidism, hypercalcemia, and hyponatremia/hypernatremia)Not sleeping for long enoughSleep disorders (such as sleep apnea syndrome and narcolepsy)Home CareYou can relieve drowsiness by treating the cause of the problem. First, determine whether your fatigue is due to depression, anxiety, boredom, or stress. If you are not sure, talk with your health care provider.For drowsiness due to medications, talk to your health care provider about switching or stopping your medications. DO NOT CHANGE MEDICATIONS WITHOUT FIRST TALKING TO YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.Your health care provider can treat hypothyroidism, hypercalcemia, and hypo/hypernatremia.For drowsiness due to narcolepsy, your doctor may prescribe stimulants (such as Ritalin).For drowsiness due to other causes, seek medical help.Call your health care provider ifContact your health care provider if you think the cause of your drowsiness is from any of the above conditions.What to expect at your health care provider's officeThe doctor will examine you to determine the cause of your drowsiness. The doctor will investigate your sleep patterns, and you'll have a psychological profile taken.You may be asked the following medical history questions about your drowsiness:Sleep pattern How well do you sleep?How much do you sleep?Do you snore?Do you have episodes in which you do not breathe during sleep (sleep apnea)?Do you fall asleep during the day when you are not intending to nap (such as when watching TV or reading)? If so, do you awake feeling refreshed?How often does this happen?Emotional state Are you depressed?Are you anxious or feeling stressed?Are you bored?Other What medications do you take?What have you done to try to relieve the drowsiness?How well did it work?What other symptoms do you have?Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:Blood tests (such as a CBC and blood differential, electrolytes, and thyroid hormone levels)CT scan of the headEEGSleep studiesUrine tests (such as a urinalysis)If your health care provider makes a diagnosis related to drowsiness, you may want to note that diagnosis in your personal medical record.ReferencesMorgenthaler T, Kramer M, Alessi C, Friedman L, Boehlecke B, Brown T, et al. Practice parameters for the psychological and behavioral treatment of insomnia: an update. An American Academy of Sleep Medicine report. Sleep. 2006;29:1415-1419.Schwartz JR, Roth T. Shift work sleep disorder: burden of illness and approaches to management. Drugs. 2006;66:2357-2370.
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DefinitionInsomnia is difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, or having nonrefreshing sleep for at least 1 month.Alternative NamesPsychophysiological insomnia; Learned insomnia; Chronic insomnia; Primary insomniaCauses, incidence, and risk factorsPrimary insomnia refers to insomnia that is not caused by any known physical or mental condition.Insomnia is caused by many different things. The most common causes of insomnia are:AlcoholAnxietyCoffeeStressSecondary insomnia is caused by a medical condition. Depression is a very common cause of secondary insomnia. Often, insomnia is the symptom that causes people with depression to seek medical help.SymptomsDifficulty falling asleep on most nightsFeeling tired during the day or falling asleep during the dayNot feeling refreshed when you wake upWaking up several times during sleepPeople who have primary insomnia tend to keep thinking about getting enough sleep. The more they try to sleep, the greater their sense of frustration and distress, and the more difficult sleep becomes.Signs and testsYour health care provider will do a physical exam and ask you questions about your current medications, drug use, and medical history. Usually, these are the only methods needed to diagnose insomnia.Polysomnography, an overnight sleep study, can help rule out other types of sleep disorders (such as sleep apnea).TreatmentThe following tips can help improve sleep. This is called sleep hygiene.Avoid caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine before bed.Don't take daytime naps.Eat at regular times each day (avoid large meals near bedtime).Exercise at least 2 hours before going to bed.Go to bed at the same time every night.Keep comfortable sleeping conditions.Remove the anxiety that comes with trying to sleep by reassuring yourself that you will sleep or by distracting yourself.Use the bed only for sleep and sex.Do something relaxing just before bedtime (such as reading or taking a bath) so that you don't dwell on worrisome issues. Watching TV or using a computer may be stimulating to some people and interfere with their ability to fall asleep.If you can't fall asleep within 30 minutes, get up and move to another room. Engage in a quiet activity until you feel sleepy.One method of preventing worries from keeping you awake is to keep a journal before going to bed. List all issues that worry you. By this method, you transfer your worries from your thoughts to paper. This leaves your mind quieter and more ready to sleep.If you follow these recommendations and still have insomnia, your doctor may prescribe medications such as benzodiazepines.Expectations (prognosis)You should be able to sleep if you practice good sleep hygiene. See a doctor if you have chronic insomnia that does not improve.It is important to remember that your health is not at risk if you do not get 6 - 8 hours of sleep every day. Different people have different sleep requirements. Some do fine on 4 hours of sleep a night, while others only thrive if they get 10 - 11 hours.Sleep requirements also change with age. Listen to your body's sleep signals and don't try to sleep more or less than is refreshing for you.ComplicationsDaytime sleepiness is the most common complication, though there is some evidence that lack of sleep can also lower your immune system's ability to fight infections. Sleep deprivation is also a common cause of auto accidents -- if you are driving and feel sleepy, take a break.Calling your health care providerCall your doctor if chronic insomnia has become a problem.ReferencesWilson JF. In the clinic. Insomnia. Ann Intern Med. 2008;148(1):ITC13-1-ITC13-16.Morgenthaler T, Kramer M, Alessi C, Friedman L, Boehlecke B, Brown T, et al. Practice parameters for the psychological and behavioral treatment of insomnia: an update. An American Academy of Sleep Medicine report. Sleep. 2006;29:1415-1419.
What is the cpt code for thyroid ultrasound?
It is 76536...
What does a hypoechoic nodule in soft tissues mean?
A thyroid nodule is simply a mass in your thyroid. Hyperechoic is a term used in ultrasound which determines how bright or dark the nodule is. Ultrasound is all black, white, and gray scales, so a hyperechoic nodule would be a mass in the thyroid that is BRIGHTER than the rest of the thyroid tissue.
When would someone need a thyroid ultrasound?
Most thyroid ultrasounds are performed to evaluate a small lump (nodule) in the thyroid found during a physical examination or found by a radionuclide study (thyroid scan).
What does the diagnosis code 787.20 mean from a thyroid ultrasound?
dysphagia or difficulty swallowing
Does blue cross blue shield cover thyroid ultrasounds?
Does it cover ultrasound
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 is does it mean if a thyroid ultrasound result is normal?
A normal study would reveal a thyroid gland of normal size, shape, position, and uniform texture.
What does a isoechoic nodule with partial hypoechoic halo mean in a thyroid ultrasound?
What is Hypoechoic to Isoechoic Nodule
What has the author Robert A Sofferman written?
Robert A. Sofferman has written: 'Ultrasound of the thyroid and parathyroid glands' -- subject(s): Thyroid Gland, Lymph Nodes, Parathyroid Glands, Parathyroid glands, Thyroid gland, Ultrasonic imaging, Ultrasonography
What is a heterogeneous mass on the thyroid?
A heterogeneous mass on the thyroid means the mass located on the thyroid is made of several different things. This can either come out to be benign or malignant.
What happens during a thyroid ultrasound?
an imaging technique used for diagnosing suspected thyroid disease. It uses harmless, high-frequency sound waves to form an image. The sound waves are reflected by thyroid tissue to form a picture of internal structures.
What does it mean if masses are found in a thyroid ultrasound?
This means they found a mass of skin on your ultrasound. Your uterus can sometimes grow masses. They can also grow cancers.
