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More than roughly 12 percent of the United States will be diagnosed with a thyroid condition in their lifetime. An estimated 20 million having some form of thyroid disease, one of the most prevalent of these being hyperthyroidism. An estimated 60 percent are completely unaware that they have a thyroid condition, which can put them at risk for certain conditions. The conditions can become severe with complications such as cardiovascular disease or cancer. Majority of the thyroid conditions diagnosed

the thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (TSH), intracytoplasmic antigen or thyroglobulin. 2.1.1.1.Grave 's disease Grave 's disease is the most known cause of thyrotoxicosis. this is due to auto-antibodies against TSH receptors that result in stimulation of thyroid gland for secretion of thyroid hormone, this excess in hormone secretion lead to hyperthyroidism. The common clinical pictures of grave 's are a goiter, eye signs, and hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism are manifested by weight loss, diarrhea

Michelle Henry Cheramie Trahan Biology 2402 November 27, 2016 Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis History of the Disease Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is considered an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid, first discovered in 1912, by a Japanese doctor, Hakaru Hashimoto. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis disease is currently considered a genetically predisposed disorder caused by both environmental and endogenous conditions. Genetically predisposed Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, occurs more often in Caucasians over other ethnicities

Graves’ Disease is identified as an autoimmune disorder that directly affects the thyroid gland. Characterized as the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Graves’ Disease encompasses an overactive, enlarged thyroid gland, which produces an excess of thyroid hormones [1]. Approximately 3% of the United States population is affected by Graves’ Disease and 60-80% of patients affected with Graves’ disease are diagnosed with hyperthyroidism [2]. The approximate female to male ratio is 5/1, with majority

Another Case My alarm went off at 6:00 am. "Thank God it's Friday," I whispered to myself as I got ready for the day. We still haven't found a case yet, this was just going to be another boring day at the hospital I guess. After I got ready I got in my car and drove to New York Mercy Hospital, which was only about 5 miles away. "Hey Jacobs, we got a case." Wilson said, handing me the file. I worked with two other Doctors; Zachary Wilson and James Miller. We take the medical cases that no other

This disease is something that affects my everyday life and makes my normal routine very hard. My family at least my main family that is almost every single one of us has thyroid. We are a family of 13 6 girls and 4 boys counting my parents that’s 13 right now I think only two of my siblings don’t have it but are close to getting it. Often times, I find myself depressed and tired. More symptoms are pain in your joints, impaired memory, irregular periods; cold, weakness and a puffy face there are

CHAPTER TWO Testing and Treatment Testing for Thyroid Disease First, your doctor will do a physical exam, looking for signs such as lumpiness in the gland, hair loss, brittle nails, and dry skin, then will check your heart rate and probably perform an electrocardiogram (ECG). Additionally, your doctor will draw some blood for laboratory testing. The most useful test will evaluate your levels of TSH, the hormone that stimulates thyroid function. High levels of TSH are evidence of hyperthyroidism;

Hypothyroidism is a complex thyroid disorder characterized by the production of thyroid hormones below normal levels, which commonly leads to the development of a broad spectrum of clinical signs and symptoms [1]. Thyroid hormones play an important role in the development and growth of organs and tissues and are essential to maintain quality of life. In addition, these hormones guarantee metabolic demands that interfere with the adjustment of flows and with the quality of digestive secretions, including

Radioactive Iodine I-131(131I) therapy is a treatment for an overactive thyroid, a condition called hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism can be caused by Graves' disease, in which the entire thyroid gland is overactive, or by nodules within the gland which are locally overactive in producing too much thyroid hormone. One of the way to treat hyperthyroidism is to damage or destroy the thyroid cells that make thyroid hormone. Because these cells need iodine to make thyroid hormone, they will take up any

body's use of energy, metabolic rates, and proper functioning of the organ systems (Graves disease, 2014). It is an essential hormone for homeostasis. Diagnosis of a thyroid disorder is based on the levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone, thyroxine T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) in the blood (McCance & Huether, 2014). When these levels are not within range, either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism can occur. With Graves disease the dysfunction is directly linked to a hypersensitivity type II, which targets