Thyroid

If you were recently pregnant, and now postpartum, that can cause a thyroid dosage to drop significantly. Talk with your doctor regarding dosage levels and any concerns you may have.

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When the thyroid doesn't produce enough thyroid stimulating hormones it becomes underactive, which is also known as hypothyroidism. When the thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone it becomes overactive, which is also known as hyperthyriodism.

When the thyroid doesn't produce enough thyroid stimulating hormones it becomes underactive, which is also known as hypothyroidism. The autoimmune thyroid condition, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, causes hypothyroidism as well.

Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, an enlarged thyroid, fatigue, loose bowels, forgetfulness, depression, sore muscles, dry skin, brittle nails, fluid retention, and for women this can also include frequent miscarriages and an inconsistent menstrual cycle.

When half the thyroid is removed due to a partial thyroidectomy, one might start to experience symptoms associated with hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones. These symptoms can include fatigue, weight gain, constipation, menstrual irregularities, forgetfulness, depression, dry hair to name a few. Talk with your doctor about his/her follow up recommendations post-surgery, and how they will want to monitor your progress after having half of your thyroid removed.

The thyroid cartilage is the largest and uppermost of nine cartilages found in the larynx. It is commonly called the Adam's apple.

I've had an underactive Thyroid for many years. In April of last year i lost 95% of my hair, the doc said it could be down to my Thyroid problem in the fact that my stomach doesn't absorb vitamin B12. I'm now on 3 monthly B12 injections and I'm happy to say my hair has grown back. :)

for most of the girls during their puberty, they may have to fight with the thyroid disturbances. This is a natural phenomenon but these disturbances last for only a very short period may be till the first menstruation cycle or two. There might occur some irregularities in growth and physical appearances. They are not to be worried. In some extreme cases, the thyroid secretion may be in higher limits or might be in a minimal quantity than the required optimal amounts. This can lead to various psychological disturbances as well like depression, or any kind of change in the emotional feelings, loss of appetite, and feeling of a loss of mental strength. These might occur along with the other common thyroid imbalance symptoms like hair loss, dryness of the skin etc. These can be however rectified easily by supplementing the diet with iodine rich foods.

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Appropriate amounts of the trace element iodine in the diet.

Yes, radioactive iodine can cause a surge in thyroid hormones that result in complexion problems. Later, the hypOthyroid condition caused by RAI can cause complexion issues as well.

Absolutely not. It is the one medical doctors have relied on for years. The problem with tsh levels is that what is a "normal" value may not be normal for you and me. T4 levels along with free T3 and freeT4 levels gives a much clearer picture

I was finally diagnosed properly, but even when when my tsh looked normal, the actual circulating "available" thyroid proteins were not adequate. tsh is not made by the thyroid gland. it is made by the pituitary and is simply an indicator of how the body is responding.

Hyperthyroidism is the medical term meaning overactive thyroid.

Prescribed thyroid medication typically states on the bottle to take one tablet in the morning, on an empty stomach, with plenty of water. It is important to take it with water, and on an empty stomach, because it will allow the thyroid medication to be absorbed into the bloodstream. It is best to wait at least 30 minutes before eating food. If you eat immediately after taking your thyroid medication, drink coffe, alcohol, or even add Metamusil to your water, this can affect the overall effectiveness of your thyroid medication.

Yes! I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's last year after some blood tests were run by my endocrinologist. My mother has hypothyroiditis, so I have inherited that gene unfortunately. For years I have been overweight, and I've always blamed my cravings for carbs. About three years ago, however, I lost 30 lbs in about a month. It was a miracle for me! People noticed me, and I felt my spirit, mood, and general outlook on life had improved. Sadly, I've gained all the weight back and then some. Now I am taking levothyroxine, a drug that is supposed to help my hormones balance out and get me back into a healthier lifestyle. So I suppose my story is the reverse of yours.

Body temperature is controlled by the Pituitary gland. It's a small, almond sized structure at the base of the brain that controls body temperature, blood pressure and controls the function of many other glands such as thyroid. It could just be that your Pituitary has a lower set point and that's just your normal temperature. It might be something to investigate next time you go to your doctor. Also, get a blood glucose meter and check your blood sugar level before and after eating a high carb snack. If it drops dramatically afterwards, you may very well be hypoglycemic... Low body temp and normal thyroid test may also indicate Wilson's Temperature Syndrome, where the body is making enough Thyroid hormone, but the cells are not converting it properly.

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When there's an overgrowth of normal thyroid tissues, this is commonly referred to as a thyroid adenoma. The Mayo Clinic says it's not clear why a thyroid adenoma occurs but it is a type of growth that isn't cancerous. Thyroid adenomas sometimes form as a result of degenerated cysts, or fluid-filled cavities, in the thyroid.

A hypERthyroid condition that exists during pregnancy makes the pregnancy a high-risk situation. Antibodies may affect the fetus as well as the mother, as well as the increased thyroid hormones created by her thyroid. Growth problems as well as issues maintaining the pregnancy are common complications.

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