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Enlarged thyroid or weight gain may be caused by a prolonged deficiency in?
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∙ 14y ago
Iodine.
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Is tetany caused by hyposecretion of the thyroid?
No, the condition is caused by deficiency of the parathyroid gland.
What is the difference between primary and secondary hypothyroidism.?
Primary hypothyroidism is caused by a deficiency in the thyroid itself. Secondary hypothyroidism is caused by an "outside" influence, usually a medication that causes the thyroid to not secrete the necessary hormones or an insufficient quantity, or may be caused by a primary disease process that in turn affects the thyroid gland. Sometimes secondary hypothyroidism is caused by the treatments for cancer, for example.
What is primary enzyme deficiency caused from?
Primary deficiency is caused by an enzyme defect present at birth or developed over time.
The most common nutrient deficiency in young children is caused by inadequate consumption?
Iron-deficiency Anemia
What is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme Beta hexosaminidase A?
Tay-Sachs disease
Is an enlarged thyroid gland caused by hypertrophy of thyroid cells and tissue?
Yes
Why was goiter observed in Michael's case?
Michael likely developed a goiter due to iodine deficiency. Goiter is a condition characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland, often caused by insufficient iodine intake, which is necessary for proper thyroid hormone production. Lack of iodine in the diet can lead to thyroid gland enlargement as it tries to compensate for the deficiency by working harder to produce thyroid hormones.
Is tetany caused by hyposecretion of the thyroid?
No, the condition is caused by deficiency of the parathyroid gland.
Rickets in children is caused by?
A severe or prolonged deficiency of Vitamin D
What is cretinism disease?
Cretinism is a condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism). The term cretin refers to a person so affected1.1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cretinism
What is the disease goiter caused from?
enlargement of thyroid gland known as goitre. it is usually caused by deficiency of iodine.
A condition caused by deficiency of thyroid hormone in an adult?
Hypothyroidism where the thyroid is producing low levels of T3 and T4 in the body.
Is Goiter a contagious disease?
No. Goiter is not a contagious disease. It is caused do to iodine-deficiency.
List of deficiency diseases and their symptoms?
Rickets in children and osteomalacia are examples of deficiency diseases due to vitamin deficiency. Scurvy is an example of vitamin C deficiency. Beriberi is an example of vitamin B one deficiency. (Both, wet beriberi and dry beriberi.) Pellagra is an example of Niacin deficiency. Anemia is caused by deficiency of vitamin B 12 and Folic acid. Burning feet syndrome is caused by the deficiency of Pantothenic acid. Night blindness is caused by the deficiency of vitamin A. Kwashiorkor and marasmus are caused by deficiency of proteins and food, respectively. Poverty is caused by deficiency of kindness. Inequality is caused by deficiency of compassion.
What is the difference between primary and secondary hypothyroidism.?
Primary hypothyroidism is caused by a deficiency in the thyroid itself. Secondary hypothyroidism is caused by an "outside" influence, usually a medication that causes the thyroid to not secrete the necessary hormones or an insufficient quantity, or may be caused by a primary disease process that in turn affects the thyroid gland. Sometimes secondary hypothyroidism is caused by the treatments for cancer, for example.
What causes creatinism?
Cretinism is usually caused by failure of the thyroid gland, which is associated with Hasimoto's disease, or an deficiency of enzymes to deal with iodine.
What is Vitamin B3 deficiency disease?
Pellagra is a Vitamin B3 (Niacin) deficiency disease. It is caused by severe and prolonged deficiency of Vitamin B3. Symptoms are bilateral dermatitis, dementia, and diarrhea. A prolonged and severe niacin deficiency may cause depression and neurasthenia (weakening of muscles).A deficiency in Vitamin B3 can cause depression, memory loss, canker sores and fatigue.
