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Is hyperthyroid and thyroid disease the same?
There are actually several different types of thyroid disease. If the thyroid gland is secreting too much thyroxin, that is hyperthyroidism; if it is secreting too little thyroxin, that is hypothyroidism, and then there is thyroid cancer, worst of all.
What controls the rate that food is turned into energy.?
The thyroid gland controls the rate that food is turned into energy. The thyroid gland releases thyroxin and if too much is release a person will lose weight.
Heart palpitations caused by hyperthyroidism?
Yes, thyroid dysfunction can sometimes result in heart palpitations, bradycardia and tachycardia. However there are many types of arrythmias and not all are the result of thyroid dysfunction. When the thyroid is overactive it releases more thyroxin. Thyroxin, in a nutshell, tells your body how fast to go. If you have too much thyroxin stimulating your heart then it will beat faster.
Difference between endemic and colloidal goiter?
Hyperthyroid goiter: If the amount of stimulating hormone is excessive, the thyroid will both enlarge and secrete too much thyroxin. The result--hyperthyroidism with a goiter. Graves' disease is the most common form of this disorder. the level of thyroid hormone is High. Euthyroid goiter: The thyroid is the only organ in the body to use iodine. If dietary iodine is slightly inadequate, too little thyroxin will be secreted, and the pituitary will sense the deficiency and produce more TSH. The thyroid gland will enlarge enough to make sufficient thyroxin. This form of goiter does not alter thyroid function in any significant way (colloid goiter). the level of thyroid hormone is Normal.
What does the thyroid function tests reveal?
It depends- if you have a healthy thyroid gland, then it just reveals healthy thyroid tissue. It can also tell if your thyroid gland is over-active or under-active, producing too much or too little thyroxin which is a condition correctable by medication. In the unlucky event of you having thyroid cancer, it will reveal the presence of malignant cells, although it should be added that if caught early enough, this is normally completely treatable. Even if the gland has to be removed, the patient can continue to live normally with regular injections of thyroxin (rather like diabetics with insulin injections).
How much thyroxin should a normal body produce?
A normal body typically produces about 60-90 micrograms of thyroxin (T4) per day. This hormone is essential for regulating metabolism, growth, and development in the body. Any deviations from this range may indicate an issue with thyroid function.
What is the medical term meaning goiter?
If the amount of stimulating hormone is excessive, the thyroid will both enlarge and secrete too much thyroxin. The result--hyperthyroidism with a goiter. Graves' disease is the most common form of this disorder.
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.
What is over active thyroid?
Having an over active thyroid means that your thyroid is producing too much of its hormone.
What disease is associated with excessive amounts of thyroid hormones?
The disease that is associated with excessive amounts of thyroid hormones is hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is a thyroid condition that causes the thyroid to become overactive. An overactive thyroid produces too much thyroid stimulating hormones.
What are different thyroid levels?
Thyroid levels are measurements of the thyroid hormones in your body. Low TSH suggests you have too much thyroid hormone circulating. High TSH suggests you don't have enough thyroid hormone circulating.
How common is thyroid disease?
The thyroid gland is located on the front part of the neck below the thyroid cartilage (Adam's apple). The gland produces thyroid hormones, which regulate body metabolism. Thyroid hormones are important in regulating body energy, the body's use of other hormones and vitamins, and the growth and maturation of body tissues. Diseases of the thyroid gland can result in either production of too much thyroid hormone, thyroid nodules, and/or goiter. All types of thyroid problems in women are much more common than thyroid problems in men.
