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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is the result of an under-active thyroid. Symptoms can include: fatigue, sluggishness, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, pale, dry skin, a puffy face, hoarse voice, elevated blood cholesterol level, unexplained weight gain, muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness, pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints, muscle weakness, heavier than normal menstrual periods, brittle fingernails and hair and depression. This problem can be controlled by taking a prescription from a doctor.
329 Questions
Is slim fast diet ok for people with hypothyroidism?
Thank-you for answering this question. I am actually on Slim Fast and have hypothyroidism. I just didn't think about how it would affect the hypothyroidism when I went on it but I've just done some research on the internet and looked at the ingredients and I'm not sure whether it's such a good idea. With hypothyroidism you are told to (on some of these hypothyroidism websites) avoid the 'goitrogenic' foods such as kale, green cabbage, corn, soy, foods containing iodine like seaweed, etc... as eating these foods can interrupt the absorption of the thyroid medication you are on. I'm not sure whether this is true but it's worth keeping an eye out and not eating this sort of thing all the time.
Looking at the slim fast bottle, not only is the third ingredient sugar (which is especially not good for people with hypothyroidism, especially if you want to lose or maintain your weight as it is so much harder for us anyways!), it also contains soya and potassium iodate. Even though these may not be in huge quantities, they are still there and if they are going to affect the absorption of your medication it might not be worth it. If the medication isn't absorbed, you might still get one of the side effects of hypothyroidism anyways i.e weight gain.
I'm definitely not a doctor, but from looking all over the internet, asking my doctor and just reading all the 'man-made' ingredients and fillers on the ingredients list of the bottle, I would say it isn't a good idea to use it and I'm definitely not using it again as I don't think you should take any chances with a serious health condition like this.
Can someone have hypothyroidism at age 26?
Yes very much...detection is important in this disease as proper medication can control it at this age. get a T3, t4, TSH test done immediately if any of the following symptoms start appearing..
Early
- Cold intolerance, increased sensitivity to cold
- Constipation
- Weight gain and water retention[10][11][12]
- Bradycardia (low heart rate -- fewer than sixty beats per minute)
- Fatigue
- Decreased sweating
- Muscle cramps and joint pain
- Dry, itchy skin
- Thin, brittle fingernails
- Rapid thoughts
- Depression
- Poor muscle tone (muscle hypotonia)
- Female infertility, any kind of problems with menstrual cycles
- Hyperprolactinemia and galactorrhea
- Elevated serum cholesterol
- Goiter
- Slow speech and a hoarse, breaking voice -- deepening of the voice can also be noticed, caused by Reinke's Edema.
- Dry puffy skin, especially on the face
- Thinning of the outer third of the eyebrows (sign of Hertoghe)
- Abnormal menstrual cycles
- Low basal body temperature
- Thyroid-Related Depression
- Impaired memory[13]
- Impaired cognitive function (brain fog) and inattentiveness.[14]
- A slow heart rate with ECG changes including low voltage signals. Diminished cardiac output and decreased contractility
- Reactive (or post-prandial) hypoglycemia[15]
- Sluggish reflexes
- Hair loss
- Anemia caused by impaired haemoglobin synthesis (decreased EPO levels), impaired intestinal iron and folate absorption or B12 deficiency[16] from pernicious anemia
- Difficulty swallowing
- Shortness of breath with a shallow and slow respiratory pattern
- Increased need for sleep
- Irritability and mood instability
- Yellowing of the skin due to impaired conversion of beta-carotene[17] to vitamin A (carotoderma)
- Impaired renal function with decreased glomerular filtration rate
- Acute psychosis (myxedema madness) (a rare presentation of hypothyroidism)
- Decreased libido in men[18] due to impairment of testicular testosterone synthesis
- Decreased sense of taste and smell (anosmia)
- Puffy face, hands and feet (late, less common symptoms)
- Gynecomastia
- Deafness[19]
- Enlarged tongue [20]
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How would I find pictures of diseased thyroid gland?
You could try google images or search for an endocrinologist's web pages, they normally have some pics.
Is hypothyroidism a pre-existing condition?
Yes. Anything that involves recommendation, treatment (i.e. medicine), OR diagnosis is considered as a pre-existing condition.
What disorder is the doctor looking for when ordering blood work for Thyroid Free T3 Free T4?
Thyroid function - Hypothyroidism. A low level of thyroxine and high level of TSH indicate an underactive thyroid.
Do hypothyroid people get pregnant?
Yes, it is possible to get pregnant with thyroid dysfunction, although such dysfunction may make it more difficult to achieve. Additionally, thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy creates a high risk situation and requires frequent monitoring for the safety of both baby and mother. Try talking to your doctor about this.
Can you take green coffee bean extract if you have hypothyroidism?
It is possible that you can take green coffee bean extract if you have hypothyroidism. You should seek the advice of your doctor before doing so if you have any concerns.
it can be..........it may result from autoimmune disorders that are hereditary.......
Does hypothyroidism effect a child's height?
Pituitary gland is responsable for generating growth hormones , growth hormones absorb by muscles and bones for their growth.. if ur TSH increases , it means you have hypothyroidism. ur TSH can be check by blood test and can be fulfilled by taking thyroxine pills.less production of thyroxin slow down ur body metobolisum ,T3 directly absorbe by our body and T4 is converted by:
thyroid gland 20%
liver 60%
gut 20%
& rest by other parts of our body..from ear to toes ,each and every cells absorb T3 therefor ,proper working of thyroid in our body is very important to stop slow processing
of our body and can fully utilization of growth harmones by our body.
in the end , if you are suffering from thyroid symptoms, visit doctor as soon as possible before your bones get fused.
Thyroid problem delay ,absorption of growth hormones in the body..
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TSH is thyroid stimulating hormone. 9.7 is the concentration of TSH in your blood.
Can you die if stop taking thyroid medication?
What happens after discontinuation of thyroid meds is entirely dependent upon which thyroid meds you are taking. Thyroid supplementation is necessary for life and without it you will die. If the meds you are taking are slowing down the production of thyroid hormone because you have hypERthyroidism, then the thyroid will again overproduce hormone and you will become sick. If you have cancer and choose not to have RAI, you may have a recurrence of your cancer.
What diseases can hypothyroidism cause?
Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones. Untreated or unmonitored hypothyroidism can cause fatigue, weight gain, fluid retention, depression, forgetfulness, constipation, increased frequency of miscarriages, irregular menstrual cycles.
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, "A dose of thyroid hormone that is too low may fail to prevent enlargement of the thyroid gland, allow symptoms of hypothyroidism to persist, and be associated with increased serum cholesterol levels, which may increase the risk for atherosclerosis and heart disease. A dose that is too high can cause symptoms of hyperthyroidism, create excessive strain on the heart, and lead to an increased risk of developing osteoporosis."
Is Hashimoto disease more common in males or female patients?
Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. It also is called Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Hashimoto's disease is about 7 times more common in women than in men. It can occur in teens and young women, but more commonly shows up in middle age.
How to control numbness and tingling?
How numbness and tingling can be controlled or treated is completely dependent upon the cause or diagnosis. There are many reasons a patient may experience numbness or tingling.
Can joint pain be caused by hypothyroidism?
Joint pain is one of the many symptoms of hypothyroidism. There is a comprehensive list of the symptoms in the related link below (Hypothyroidism Risk/Symptoms Checklist)
Did the result of thyroidectomized rat indicate hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism?
There is no longer a thyroid, so it results in hypothyroid.
What does a chronically high sedimentation rate indicate?
A high sedimentation rate (ESR) indicates inflammation in the body somewhere. The sedimentation rate wil not indicate the cause of the inflammation. However a chronic sedimentation rat can indicate an Autoimmune problem like rheumatoid arthritis.
What is Calcarea carbonica used for?
Calcarea carbonica is used to treat a variety of diseases and disorders such as acne , arthritis, vaginal discharges in women, night terrors in children, and ringworm on the scalp.
Do you fast for thyroid tests?
No, you do not have to fast for a thyroid test. Also, If you are looking for a cheap and convenient way to get a thyroid test, you can go to www.lowestpricelabs.com . You don't need a Doctor's orders, they use LabCorp, and you get results in 1-3 days.
What does diffusely heterogenous thyroid mean?
surface of thryroid is not consistent. areas look or feel differently
What drug do you take for under active thyroid if you have a iodine allergy?
Anyone with a real iodine allergy is dead. Sorry about that.
You can be allergic to all kinds of meds, but an allergy to any life requirement is fatal.
Is it possible that levothyroxine made you high?
Levothyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism and is not known to produce a "high" like recreational drugs. However, if taken inappropriately or in excessive doses, it can lead to symptoms of hyperthyroidism, such as increased heart rate, anxiety, or restlessness, which might feel euphoric to some. If you experience unusual effects after taking levothyroxine, it's important to consult a healthcare professional.
Are diabetes and hypothyroidism linked?
Well, diabetes and hypothyroidism are both autoimmune disorders. So if you have hypothyroidism and don't know it, you may get diagnosed with diabetes as well. Just look up autoimmune diseases and it will explain the link.
