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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 body
- The pituitary gland in the brain produces more TSH that turns the thyroid on
- More 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.
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What disorder is the enlargement of the thyroid due to hypo or hyper secretion?
An enlarged thyroid gland is called a goiter. The disease of hypo or hyper secretion is known as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
What is Dr Reckeweg R19 used for?
To support, stimulate, and regulate glandular secretions. Endocrine dysfunction; growth disturbances; obesity or weight reduction due to pituitary dysfunction; hyperthyroidism, goitre, Graves' disease; hypo-thyroidism (myxedema); Addison's disease. I used it to treat my diabetes since it helps re-energize Endocrine system.
List of 5 non communicable diseases?
Any disease that's genetic or hormonal is non communicable. Examples are: * diabetes * heart disease * hypo/hyper thyroidism * cancer * alzheimer's
What is the symptom of hyper thyroid?
It depends upon the thyroid condition. An underactive thyroid occurs in a condition called hypothyroidism; this is characterized by an insensitivity to cold, lethargy/fatigue, and weight gain. An overactive thyroid gland, which occurs in hyperthyroidism, can produce heat insensitivity, anxiety, weight loss, fast heart rate, palpitations, can predispose you to heart arrhythmias.AnswerHeat or cold intolerance; Weight gain, with hypothyroidism, or weight loss with hyperthyroidism; Depression with hypothyroidism, or mania/hypomania with hyperthyroidisml Fatigue with hypothyroidism or agitation/anxiety and palpitations with hyperthyroidism, as well as many others.
What can a 47-year-old do about sudden weight gain?
They should check into hormone imbalance, adrenal exhaustion and hypo thyroidism. They could also be tested to see if they are in menopause. Correcting these things could stop the weight gain.
Diabetes Hypo and hyper what are they?
hypo is when your blood sugar is too low and hyper is when it is too high
Why low TSH is called hyperthyroidism and high Tsh is called hypo thyoridism?
TSH is thyroid stimulating hormone. It is produced by the pituitary to turn on the thyroid gland. If TSH is low, that is because there is sufficient (or too much ) thyroid hormone in the body, so the pituitary needs less to keep the thyroid functioning. Thyroid hormones measured in lab tests are usually FreeT4 and FreeT3.
Why sodium thiosulphate is called hypo?
Sodium thiosulfate is called hypo because it was historically used as a photographic fixer, which removed unexposed silver halide from photographic film. The term "hypo" is short for "hypo-sulfite," indicating its chemical composition.
What does hyper or hypo mean?
"Hyper" means excessive or elevated, while "hypo" means deficient or decreased. These prefixes are commonly used in medicine to describe conditions such as hyperthyroidism (excessive thyroid activity) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Is thyroid a hereditary problem?
Thyroidism can in fact, be hereditary. I myself, have low thyriod, along with my mother. If you someone in your family has thyroidism and you're worried that may be you have thyroid disease, then you should see a Endocrinologist like I did. * Syptoms vary because there are two types of thyroidism. There's hypo- and hyper thyroidism. But again, consult a Endocrinologist as they are doctors specialized in Thyroid disorders, Diabtese, etc.
What is used in the diagnosis of thyroid disease?
Thyroid function tests (TFTs) are the main diagnostic criteria for a thyroid disease. These are however done in the face of other clinical findings and patients symptoms (differs for hypo and hyperthyroidism)
What causes abnormal levels of thyriod hormone?
Abnormal levels of thyroid hormone can be caused by conditions like hyperthyroidism (excess hormone production) or hypothyroidism (insufficient hormone production). Other factors like autoimmune diseases, iodine deficiency, thyroid nodules, or certain medications can also contribute to thyroid hormone imbalances. It is essential to consult a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and management.
