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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
If your baby has hypothyroidism will he be mentally retarded?
Hypothyroidism does not cause mental "retardation". MR is caused by genetics usually. Hypothyroidism is treatable.
Can taking Armour Thyroid help with hair loss?
If the hair loss is caused by hypothyroidism then yes, thyroid replacement therapy will help you to stop losing hair and you will start seeing new growth. If your thyroid has been failing for sometime it may take 3 months or more before you see a noticeable difference.
Does adderall mask symptoms of hypothyroidism?
It could improve mental sluggishness but not the physical symptoms like severe fatigue, weight gain, muscle pain, dry skin, constipation, pale, dry skin and cold intolerance.
Nursing diagnosis and nursing management for hashimoto's thyroiditis?
You really should be addressing what the MOST IMPORTANT PROBLEM your patient with Hashimoto's is having related to the thyroiditis; is this a hypothetical patient or a real patient you have in clinical? If it's a real patient, you're going to need the history to back it up, so randomly pulling something off the internet is going to leave you hanging.
Nursing diagnoses are not about the medical dx, they are about the patient's dx, if you follow. You're not going to get a good nursing diagnosis from a forum without a posting a patient history. I know nursing diagnoses are difficult, but YOU have to think: WHY are they in the hospital (the symptoms, not the medical dx)? What are the NURSES managing?
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is not usually a reason for hospitalization, it must be causing something else for someone to be in the hospital, for example severe bradycardia; this would give you Decreased Cardiac Output r/t reduced stroke volume.
Good luck to you!
Could taking Depakote long term cause under-active thyroid?
There are reported incidents of abnormal thyroid lab results in patients taking valproate sodium (Depakote). Physicians often do frequent thyroid testing on patients taking valproate sodium.
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---------AnswerMost likely. I have been on Depakote and Dilantin for over 30 years. I have no thyroid activity. I have to take a daily supplement.What is multi nodular goiter -bilaterally?
A goiter is a swelling of the thyroid gland in the neck. Nodules are small bumps inside the gland which may be malignant or benign. A person may have one nodule on one or both sides of their thyroid gland, or they may have multiple nodules on one or both sides of their thyroid gland. Bilaterally means - both sides.
Does medication effect chemical hair service?
YES. You should always discuss any medications you are taking with your stylist before a chemical procedure. This information could have major implications for the outcome of your service. Don't worry, the information is confidential and cosmetologists who disclose such information could be subject to losing their license, just like a doctor.
Is it true or false hypothyroidism is the excessive functional activity of the thyroid?
False. Hypothyroidism is characterized by an underactive thyroid gland that does not produce enough thyroid hormones, leading to a range of symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and sensitivity to cold. In contrast, hyperthyroidism refers to excessive functional activity of the thyroid.
Does hypothyroidism cause bloating?
Hypothyroidism causes you to retain water that leads to bloating.
Is it safe to take Vicodin if you are hypothyroid?
After having a surgery several years ago I was prescribed vicodin for a short period of time and just this past year was diagnosed with hypothyroiditis so it is possible to take vicodin safely with an under active thyroid but check with your doctor(s) to see if it is safe for you.
Are cruciferous vegetables a bad food choice for someone with hypothyroidism?
Cruciferous vegetables (including bok choy, broccoli, and kale), contain goitrogenic compounds called isothiocyanates, which can exacerbate already-existing thyroid issues.
Cruciferous vegetables do not cause thyroid problems.
The answer to that depends on whether or not you take thyroid hormone replacements (i.e. Synthroid, Levoxyl...) and how you eat these foods. If you do use medication to help supplement your thyroid hormone production, then you should avoid these foods because they can block the body's ability to absorb the medication. In the end, that leaves you (and maybe your doctor) wondering why you feel so badly when you take your medication regularly and try to be healthy.
These foods are generally called goitrogenic and are, ironically, foods we are often encouraged to eat as part of a daily balanced diet. Ideally, you should avoid or limit the following foods: brussel sprouts, rutabagas, turnips, radishes, cauliflower, potatoes, corn, millet, cabbage, peaches, pears, strawberries, mustard greens, spinach, African cassava, and kale.
So, the second condition is how you eat the fruits and vegetables. Cooking seems to break down the enzymes in these foods that might normally cause adverse affects to hypothyroid suffers. That said, they should still only be eaten in small portions.
It's also believed that soy, particularly soy lecitin and soy isoflavones (but also raw soy beans), can have adverse affects on those suffering with hypothyroidism. Soy isoflavones can cause disruptions to normal hormone generation at the thyroid gland and maybe also anti-thyroid antibodies to be produced. Like any antibodies, these attack what it feels is the "intruder" in your body - the thyroid in this case. This can mimic autoimmune thyroiditis (aka Hashimoto's Disease) and cause a thyroid deficiency where one didn't exist before or worsen and existing deficiency. As of right now, this is still widely debated, but I have found that these soy ingredients have a very negative impact on my body, making me feel as though I hadn't taken my medication in years.
For those suffering with hyperthyroidism, these food items can be used to help naturally decrease the amount of hormones being produced by the body.
As a person who has suffered with hypothyroidism for 14 years, I urge you to research the disease as much as possible and talk to you doctor about it. If your doctor is not well versed on hypothyroidism, find an endocrinologist or another doctor who is. I would also urge you to learn which foods can be beneficial to thyroid hormone absorption and production (tyrosine and iodine) as well as foods that can help boost your metabolism, and always try to maintain a healthy diet.
So, the short answer is, if you cook them and eat them in small portions, you should be fine.
I suppose at the end of this I should say that everyone is different and some people who suffer from hypothyroidism never have problems with these foods. If you don't think you're feeling as well as you should, maybe try cutting one of these foods out at a time. If you eat 5 of the foods listed above, it may be that only 1 poses a problem for you.
Calcarea carbonica, abbreviated as Calcarea carb., is a homeopathic remedy made from the middle layer of shells.
How can surgery cause hypothyroidism?
Removal of the thyroid gland because of cancer or other thyroid disorders can result in hypothyroidism.
Why should you take hypothyroid medicine while you don't have any sumptoms?
Typically because you either have it but just dont know it, or you're protecting your body from it.
If you have the diagnosis you take the medicine to keep the symptoms away. it's not good for the body to get the symptoms all the time and then you start eating pills and they go away and then they come back. You have to keep a healthy level the whole time so it doesn't get worse.
in 1978 a doctor discovered swelling in tissues during hypothyroid patient autopsy and named it MUCIN.
Will thyroid make it hard to swallow or get choked easily?
Yes an enlarged thyroid can cause these symptoms. Please see your doctor for treatment.
Can thyroid patients eat chalk Is it favoured?
This sounds like pica - you should talk to your doctor about odd cravings. No chalk is not flavored.
Iodine helps thyroid function nutritionally, it is not a cure for clinical hypothyroidism which require replacement thyroid hormones. You should see your doctor if you are hypothyroid, it can worsen and cause other conditions including goiter, high cholesterol, fatigue and fibromyalgia symptoms.
How long does it take thyroid to return to normal when supplementing iodine?
Please see your doctor for advice regarding iodine supplements for hypothyroidism.
What is the relation between hypothyroidism and galactorrhea?
Hypothyroidism can lead to galactorrhea, which is the inappropriate production of milk not associated with childbirth or nursing. This occurs because low thyroid hormone levels can disrupt the regulation of prolactin, a hormone that stimulates milk production, often resulting in elevated prolactin levels. Consequently, the hormonal imbalance may cause galactorrhea as a secondary effect of the underlying thyroid disorder. Treating hypothyroidism often helps alleviate symptoms of galactorrhea.
Does hypothyroid cause charley horses?
Yes, hypothyroidism can cause charley horses. Some other causes of leg cramps include not drinking enough water, low blood sugar, overworking your muscles, and alcoholism. There are also medications that can cause leg cramping.
