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Why is radioactive iodine dangerous?
Radioactive iodine is dangerous because it can be easily absorbed by the thyroid gland, causing damage to the cells and potentially leading to the development of thyroid cancer. Exposure to high levels of radioactive iodine can also increase the risk of various other health issues such as thyroid disorders and genetic mutations.
How long should you wait to conceive after exposure to thyroid scan?
2 months
An increase in the bloods level of a thyroid gland hormone decreases the release of thyroid stimulating hormone. what does this mechanism illustrate?
Thyroid function is an example of a negative feedback system.
What body organ is most likely harmed by explosure to radioactive iodine?
The thyroid gland is most likely harmed by exposure to radioactive iodine. Radioactive iodine can be absorbed by the thyroid gland, leading to an increased risk of developing thyroid cancer or other thyroid disorders.
What can cause sudden increase in total cholesterol?
Hypothyroidism can cause rapid increase in cholesterol levels. ie; low thyroid hormone level due to impaired functioning of thyroid gland
What if your dog ate thyroid pills?
Depending on the thyroid condition, it would either increase or decrease thyroid production. Either way, call your veterinarian immediately, in case it is deadly for your dog to ingest a thyroid pill.
What foods stimulate thyroid?
Iodine may increase you thyroid. Salt and seafood also, because seafood has a lot of sea salt in it.
Can estrogen imbalance cause medications for hypothyroid medications not to work correctly?
Yes, estrogen products may increase thyroid-binding globulins and decrease the amount of thyroid hormones in the body. It may be necessary to increase the dose of thyroid replacement meds from your current regimen.
Does increased thyroid hormone production increase or decrease TRH production?
Thyroid releasing hormone (TRH) is released when thyroid hormones are low. Increased thyroid hormone production would serve to inhibit/decrease TRH release.
What type of cancer linked to nuclear fallout?
Leukemia, thyroid cancer, nasal cancer, lung cancer, and prostate cancer (only in men, of course) are at the top of the list.
Is goiter genetic?
A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland, also known as the thyroid gland becoming enlarged. A goiter isn't necessarily genetic. However, thyroid conditions do run in families. So if someone in your family has a thyroid condition, this can increase your chances of having a thyroid condition.
Does increased thyroid hormone production increase or decrease TSH production?
Increase in thyroid hormone will lower TSH production, because there is a feedback loop between TSH that stimulates the production of thyroid hormone and the hormone that then will then regulate the stimulation of TSH so that thyroid hormone is not over produced.
