Thyroid

Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).

About hyperthyroidism

Your thyroid is an endocrine gland. This means that it secretes hormones into your bloodstream. Hormones are chemicals produced by your body to help regulate how your cells and organs work. They are sometimes called chemical messengers.



Your thyroid gland makes two hormones: thyroxine (also called T4) and triiodothyronine (also called T3). Together, these hormones regulate your body's growth and metabolism. Your metabolism is how quickly your body burns energy and how quickly reactions in your body happen. Your rate of metabolism affects lots of things, such as how much you weigh and how much you sleep.

The production of your thyroid hormones is controlled by another hormone called thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). This is made by an endocrine gland in your brain called the pituitary gland.

What is hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid gland is overactive and produces excess thyroid hormones. This speeds up your body's metabolism, meaning that organs and processes in your body work faster.

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism has many different symptoms. In general, the symptoms relate to a speeding up of your body's metabolism. Symptoms include:

feeling nervous, irritable or emotional

tremor (shaking)

sleeping poorly

being intolerant of heat and sweating more than usual

losing weight despite having an increased appetite (although around one in 10 people will gain weight)

feeling tired

muscle weakness

increased heart rate or palpitations

having infrequent periods or problems getting pregnant

having more frequent bowel movements or diarrhoea

shortness of breath, especially when exercising

loss of hair or finer hair than usual

swelling of your thyroid gland (goitre)

swollen/red eyes, or double vision

If you have some, or all, of these symptoms, see your family doctor.

== == The main difference in these two diseases is that anorexia is strictly a mental disorder that damages the body through starvation. Thyroid disorders are genetic in nature and are physical ailments.

The thyroid gland is under the command of of your pituitary gland, which is part of your endocrine system

i got my thyriod removed on the 8th sep 2010 and also now on thyroxine and calium tablets and magnessium tablets is this safe to have a few drinks with this meds ??

No.

T5 is deceptinvely named as it is not natural and has nothign to do with the thyroid. It is composed of different stimulants. Besides, being dangerous for people on thyroid medications and those with certain medical conditions, it is also expensive for what you are getting. It is basically high priced coffe eand cold medication.

Three (3) days.

A risk factor.

it is usually more difficult for hypothyroidism patient to lose weight because their bodies don't respond the same way to calorie intake.

You will need to be extra careful with your diet, more fiber and less refined sugar.

"The thyroid parenchyma" is the main part of your thyroid gland. "Diffusely and markedly heterogeneous" means it's lumpy all over. Talk with your health care provider about what this means for your care, as you need to combine this imaging finding with the results of your history, physical exam, and lab work to assign any meaning.

Yes you are able to eat and drink before a pelvic ultrasound. It is advised that you drink empty your bladder an hour and a half before your appointment. Then you will need to drink 32oz of water and be done drinking one hour before your schedulable ultrasound. So you will have 1/2 an hour to drink 32oz of water then the want you to come in on a full bladder and not empty until after the procedure. Yes you are able to eat and drink before a pelvic ultrasound. It is advised that you do empty your bladder an hour and a half before your appointment. Then you will need to drink 32oz of water and be done dringking one hour before your scheduualed ultrasound. So you will have 1/2 an hour to drink 32oz of water then the want you to come in on a full bladder and not empty until after the procedure.

yes!

Under active thyroid is hypothyroidism.

The symptoms are dry skin, hair loss, fatigue, constipation, weight gain, loss of appetite, cold and heat intolerance, cold hands and feet, edema of face and fingers and feet, muscle weakness, muscle stiffness, muscle cramps, myalgias, headache, depression, anxiety, irritability, and moodiness. Those are most commonly seen and there are lots more. Hypothyroid disease effects every system in the body.

Clinical signs are low heart rate, low or high blood pressure, high cholesterol and/or triglycerides, and low body temperature.

The Endocrine system consists of the glands such as the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, the adrenal glands, and the testes and the ovaries, which all secrete hormones. The thyroid gland does not work with the endocrine system, this system is simply a title of the glands named above.

Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones. The result are symptoms such as fast heart rate, anxiety, significant weight loss, hair loss, loose bowel movements, muscle weakness, smooth skin, irregular menstrual cycles, and increased miscarriages.

All thyroid supplements have directions for taking them, however most tell patients to take their supplement at least one hour before, or two hours after a meal or drink other than water, to allow for maximum absorption and effectiveness.

Assuming that this is the number you received from a TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) test, this means that you are on the hypothyroid end. While a normal TSH varies from person to person, the range that is typically followed by most doctors is .3 to 4.5. A .3 is on the hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) end and a 4.5 is on the hypothyroid (under active thyroid) end of the spectrum.

No. But it can coexist with a swelling of the thyroid which may superficially look a bit like lymphadenopathy.

My endocrinologist has never had me fast nor has he told me not to take my medicine. I do not have thyroids, they were removed several years ago due to a 10cm goiter and several 1cm goiters. He is a diabetes/endocrine specialist and has done wonders for getting me back on track. As thorough as he is I believe if it were important for me to fast or not take my meds he wouldn't have forgotten to tell me that year after year.

Indeed, if breast cancer symptoms are left unnoticed or ignored, then the chances of the infected area spreading to organs of other parts of the body are inevitable. Also to mention the malignant area of the breast will worsen and eventually start to swell, bruise, redden, dimple, or tear the skin.

Goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland. Nodules are growths that lead to the enlargements. Multinodular means that there are many nodules. Heterogeneous means that there is no pattern to the nodules. it is a benign condition.

Narcotic analgesics may be contraindicated in patients with respiratory depression. NSAIDS may be hazardous to patients with ulcers or an ulcer history.NSAIDs are contraindicated in patients allergic to aspirin.