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If your remaining thyroid tissue is not able to keep up with your body's needs for thyroid hormones, you will need replacement medications.
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Difference between growth hormone and thyroid hormone?
I need to have my thyroid taking out, can levothyroxine hormone change my gender in any way and grow woman breast, or change my gender or is that a different type of hormone I am very concerned before I let they take out my thyroid
A patient is diagnosed with thyroid cancer later had her thyroid gland removed explain why this person was prescibed calcium and hormone supplementation?
Because they Thyroid makes its own natural hormones. When it was removed the body needed a new place for the hormones to come from.Actually, the thyroid itself has little to do with calcium. so the answer is only partially correct. Embedded in the thyroid tissue there are 4 little glands, the parathyroids. These produce a hormone called parathyroid hormone or PTH. PTH stimulates calcium absorption in the instestine, calcium reabsorption in the kidneys and liberates calcium from the bones. Hence the need for the calcium supplement.The thyroid gland produces many hormones that are necessary for normal body function. When the gland is removed (a thyroidectomy) the deficiency of these hormones results in hypothyroidism without external treatment - hormone therapy. Calcium (and vitamin D) are necessary to prevent hypocalcemia secondary to hypoparathyroidism, that is, a low level of of calcium in the blood (very serious) due to insuffient parathyroid hormone levels (parathyroid hormone functions to increase blood levels of calcium).
When blood calcium levels begin to drop below homeostatic levels this is released causing calcium to be released from bones?
The hormone called as parathyroid hormone or parathormone. This hormone is secreted by parathyroid glands.
Does graves disease cause graves disease?
Untreated, yes. If left untreated the patient may go into "thyroid storm" which is a condition of dangerously high metabolic rate. Symptoms include dizziness, confusion, extremely fast heartbeat, sweating, diarrhea... if not treated immediately thyroid storm causes heart failure. If you're being treated there is almost nothing to worry about. However, you do need to be aware that getting RAI treatment, as well as stopping anti-thyroid medication too quickly, can trigger thyroid storm.
What produces the fight or flight hormone?
the response is made when your in danger or are under extreme stress such as in a fight or when you need an extra boost
Can you live without your thyroid gland?
The outcome of this surgery is usually excellent. Most people will need to take thyroid hormone pills (thyroid hormone replacement) for the rest of their lives.
Can half of the thyroid gland be removed?
Yes, half of the thyroid gland can be surgically removed. This surgery is known as a partial thyroidectomy. It is common that after half of the thyroid gland is surgically removed that a patient will need to start taking daily thyroid medication.
How many thyroid glands do people have?
You have only one thyroid gland. shaped like a butterfly, it sits right above the windpipe.the ONLY purpose for the thyroid gland is to produce thyroid hormone to your body.If you need it removed, many people do, you can take a replacement hormone, in pill form, every morning on an empty stomach.
Can a underactive thyroid be fixed with herbs?
No. You need to take prescription thyroid hormone.
Difference between growth hormone and thyroid hormone?
I need to have my thyroid taking out, can levothyroxine hormone change my gender in any way and grow woman breast, or change my gender or is that a different type of hormone I am very concerned before I let they take out my thyroid
Why low TSH is called hyperthyroidism and high TSH is called hypo thyroidism?
TSH is not a thyroid hormone - it is a pituitary hormone called Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. It's job is to tell the thyroid how much thyroid hormone to produce. This is called a negative feedback system.The thyroid produces hormone.The brain reads that there is insufficient hormone in the bodyThe pituitary gland in the brain produces more TSH that turns the thyroid onMore TSH means the thyroid produces even more thyroid hormone.When there is too much thyroid hormone in the body, the pituitary turns off TSH as the body doesn't need any MORE thyroid hormone.If the brain, pituitary and thyroid are working properly, thyroid hormones T4 and T3 will be high (hypERthyroidism) when TSH is low, and thyroid hormones T4 and T3 will be low (hypOthyroidism) when TSH is high.
What does it mean when your t4 free levels are dropping?
T4 is the main thyroid hormone. If your levels are dropping, then your thyroid gland is not producing enough hormone or something is interfering with the hormone's action somehow. In either case, your doctor will need to determine if you need to supplement your T4 with oral medication.
What happens in someone doesnt have a thyroid?
if you don't have a thyroid, or you have a thyroid but it is not functioning as it should to produce enough thyroid hormone, then you are hypothyroid.The purpose of thyroid hormone is to deliver oxygen and energy to cells, tissues, glands, and organs throughout the body. The human body needs thyroid hormone in order to survive and function.When you don't have enough thyroid hormone, many of your body processes can slow down, and you may experience a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, weight gain, depression, slow thinking, swelling and puffiness, aches and pains, constipation, among others.
You have been diagnoised with papillary thyroid cancer on one side and minimum invasive follicular thyroid cancer on the other side what are your next steps.?
Your next step is to talk to a surgeon because you need to have your thyroid removed. This will mean you will have thyroid hormone replacement for the rest of your life ( taken in a pill form daily-this is very safe and effective). After surgery then you need to speak with your doctor about any further treatment and this will be based on the analysis of the thyroid after surgical removal. Many times with thyroid cancer there is no need for chemotherapy or radiation and surgery is all you will need. Good luck to you.
Can you live with half a thyroid?
Yes, people can live without half of their thyroid. However, most people living with half of their thyroid need to take prescribed daily thyroid medication, as directed by a physician. Thyroid medication helps to replace thyroid hormones that aren't being produced by a fully functioning thyroid gland.
What health concerns are related to a hypothroidism diet?
Hypothyroidism may be caused by many different things. A hypothyroidism diet may not be all you need to try to cure your hypothyroidism. Things such as thyroid cancer and thyroid hormone replacement complicate your diet needs. You should contact your physician to see what is right for you.
For which conditions might you need hormone replacement therapy?
For women menopause rates as a common reason for hormone replacement. Andropause (male menopause)is a leading reason men go on hormone replacement therapy. There are many medical conditions that may call for hormone replacement but menopause is the most common for males and females.
