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Thyroid
The thyroid is responsible for controlling your metabolism, blood calcium levels, energy, excess fats, hormones, oxygen, weight loss. Blood tests can determine your TSH levels to see if you thyroid gland is functioning properly. If you have an under-active thyroid, you are said to have hypothyroidism. If you have an overactive thyroid, you are said to have hyperthyroidism. The thyroid can also be related to several other conditions such as Grave's Disease and heart problems.
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Your thyroid number is 9.95 what does this mean?
When ones thyroid's number is such, take considerate care of yourself for many people have died because of this action. Get serious help- I'm not kidding. Go seriuosly before they die
Role of thyroid gland in metabolism include symptoms of hyper and hypothyroidism?
fcuk you there is no answer
What are possible side effects of zonisamide?
Headache, nausea and fatigue , and weakness are the most frequently reported side effects of zonisamide. Other possible side effects include: difficulty sleeping, nervousness, anxiety and abdominal pain
What do cells in the thyroid gland respond to?
Thyroid stimulating hormone, released from the anterior pituitary gland.
Can you take your thyroid med at noon after caffeine is out of system from morning coffee?
Most thyroid patients take their thyroid medication in the morning, and some take it before they go to bed.
Prescribed thyroid medication will state on the bottle the proper way to take it. Typically it will say 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 coffee, drink alcohol, or even add Metamusil to your water, this can affect the overall effectiveness of your thyroid medication. Doctors will note to not take antacids, calcium or iron within four hours of taking the medication.
If you have any questions about when to take your thyroid medication consult your doctor.
What is a overactive thyroid and what happens to you when you have one?
An overactive thyroid may secrete hormones at rapid rates. While this is great for growth and metabolism, overactive thyroids can result in expedited weight loss. This can pose a number of health issues if not controlled or treated in a timely manner.
Dizzyness and "night sweats" are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. You need to get the condition under control, especially since hyperthyroidism, when extreme, can cause the breakdown of muscle mass.
What does a isoechoic nodule with partial hypoechoic halo mean in a thyroid ultrasound?
What is Hypoechoic to Isoechoic Nodule
Is thyroid stimulating hormone level tested in liver function panel?
No, TSH or thyoroid stimulating hormone is a test of the function of your thyroid gland located below the lymph nodes in your neck. A basic liver panel typically consists of AST, ALT, Alkaline Phosphotase, LDH, and Bilirubin. TSH would be a part of a complete metabolic panel in most laboratories, but not a basicmetabolic panel or basic liver panel screening.
What does drinking alcohol do to a person with a metal plate in their head?
That does no change the effects of alcohol.
How much iodine is recommended for healthy thyroid?
Iodine is an important part of our daily diet. This element is essential for good thyroid health because it is needed for the production of thyroid hormone. Iodine is found in various foods such as cheese, fish, cows milk, yogurt, and without it can cause enlargement of the thyroid gland or hypothyroidism.
In the United States, the recommendations are as follows courtesy of the American Thyroid Association:
"The Institute of Medicine has set the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for iodine in adult men and women at 150 μg per day. Individuals who add tablet salt to their food regularly should use iodized salt. One teaspoon of iodized salt contains approximately 400 μg iodine. Most iodine-containing multivitamins have at least 150 μg iodine, but only about half of the types of multivitamins in the U.S. contain iodine.The RDA is 220 μg iodine per day for pregnant women and 290 μg iodine per day for breastfeeding women. Because the effects of iodine deficiency are most severe in pregnant women and their babies, the American Thyroid Association has recommended that all pregnant and breastfeeding women in the U.S. and Canada take a prenatal multivitamin containing 150 μg iodine per day."
What hormone does the thyroid gland secrete?
Mainly thyroxine, though it also secretes triiodothyronine (better call it T3, it's easier to spell) and calcitonin.
Is the thyroid a neuroendocrine organ?
The thyroid is not a neuroendocrine function, as it has no nervous system function.
Is there any relationship between thyroid and itching?
Yes, there can be a relationship between thyroid dysfunction and itching.
What is a hypoechoic lobulated lesion with internal echoes?
This description of ultrasound findings is best discussed with your doctor.
How can you die from thyroid cancer?
Most thyroid conditions are not life threatening. However, thyroid function is closely linked to heart function, and an excess of hormones suddenly released by the thyroid, or taken as thyroid supplements, can kill you.
What medications can interact with thyroid hormones?
calcium carbonate (Caltrate, Citracal, Oystercal, and others);
ferrous sulfate iron supplement;
sucralfate (Carafate);
sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate, Kionex, and others);
antacids that contain aluminum (Amphojel, Gaviscon, Maalox, Mylanta, Riopan, Rulox, Tums, and others); and
cholesterol-lowering drugs cholestyramine (Questran) and colestipol (Colestid)
Is thyroid cancer on the rise?
That's an interesting question!
In fact, it is being watched closely by the Department Of Health (DOH) currently as it is currently the 17th most common cancer in the Philippines; which is rated 4th amongst the females and 17th amongst the males. The chances of a female developing thyroid cancer are expected to be 7 or 8 times more than males.
Fun Fact: Doctors may suspect that it may not be an increase in the rate of cancer, but due to our present technology, we are capable of identifying thyroid cancer present in unsuspecting patients
Why does a thyroid condition cause snoring?
because you are fat and you have a buttload of poop in your system
What is another name for subacute thyroiditis?
DeQuervain's thyroiditis, giant cell thyroiditis, granulomatous thyroiditis, subacute granulomatous thyroiditis, Silent thyroiditis
I would say try a day without your medication and see if you get more stressed and maybe try it on a friend without low thyroid. Then you can either stop taking it or start taking it again.
