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Yes, toenails falling off can be associated with hypothyroidism, as the condition can lead to changes in nail growth and health. However, toenails detaching are more commonly linked to trauma, fungal infections, or other nail disorders. While thyroid cancer might indirectly affect nail health due to overall health decline or treatment side effects, it is not a direct cause of toenails falling off. If you experience significant nail changes, it's best to consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis.
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How can surgery cause hypothyroidism?
Removal of the thyroid gland because of cancer or other thyroid disorders can result in hypothyroidism.
Is pituitary gland related to hypothyroidism?
The thyroid gland is involved in hypothyroidism. Not enough thyroid hormone is being produced. The pituitary gland prduces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and so is related to hypothyroidism.
Can hypothyroidism cause goiter?
Yes, hypothyroidism can cause goiter. When the thyroid gland is underactive and not producing enough thyroid hormones, the body may respond by enlarging the gland in an attempt to compensate for the deficiency. This enlargement can lead to the formation of a goiter, which is an abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland. Iodine deficiency is another common cause of goiter associated with hypothyroidism, as iodine is essential for hormone production.
Which of these disorders is when the thyroid is overactive which leads to increased metabolism?
The condition that is associated with the thyroid gland being overactive, which then leads to an increased metabolism, is known as hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormones.
What is a poisonous conditon of the thyroid gland?
When the thyroid doesn't produce enough thyroid stimulating hormones it becomes underactive, which is also known as hypothyroidism. Myxedema is a condition associated with hypothyroidism; a decreased production of thyroid stimulating hormones can cause thickening and swelling of the skin. A potentially life-threatening complication of myxedema is myxedema coma, which is associated with severe longstanding hypothyroidism. Myxedema coma is not common, but has been known to be most prevalent in the elderly and in women.Since myxedema coma occurs when a thyroid patient is enduring poorly controlled hypothyroidism other symptoms can include low body temperature, mental changes, swelling in extremities, difficulty breathing, and metabolic blood test abnormalities.
How many types of thyroid diseases are there?
Hypothyroidism, thyroid tumor, and hyperthyroidism.
What is the deficency of thyroid gland?
Hypothyroidism is the condition of insufficient thyroid hormones.
Do you know what is neonatal hypothyroidism?
Neonatal hypothyroidism is decreased thyroid hormone production in anewborn. In very rare cases, no thyroid hormone is produced.
What kind of test is TSH?
It is a test for hypothyroidism and evaluates thyroid function.
What do you do if you have hypothyroidism?
A doctor can provide thyroid medication.
What is the root word of hypothyroidism?
The root is thyroid.
Is extreme hypothyroidism in adults?
Thyroid diasease
