Hyperthyroidism

The main cause of hyperthyroidism Graves’ disease which affects quite a few people in the general population. This disease is characterized as an autoimmune disorder. This means that the body makes antibodies known as thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin that bind and over activate

Critical Pathway: Hyperthyroidism Introduction Mrs. J.P. is a 30-year-old African-American female who presents to the local health department for her annual women’s health exam and establishment of primary care. Mrs. J.P. requests that pregnancy testing be performed due to her recent absence of menses. Mrs. J.P. states she and her spouse have been attempting pregnancy for some time; however, with each missed cycle, pregnancy tests have been negative despite corresponding notable fatigue. Mrs

Hyperthyroid Disease Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland, a butterfly shape in front of the neck, overproduces thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is abundant with blood vessels and it secretes thyroid hormone (Kumar 22). Thyroid hormone influences many different internal body functions such as, metabolism, growth, development, turning food into energy, and increases body temperature. Thyroid hormone is very important for brain development and normal growth during infancy; furthermore,

Hyperthyroidism Chronic diseases such as hyperthyroidism can be debilitating if not managed well. Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid gland that secrets too much hormones throughout the body causing many different clinical manifestations within all systems. The thyroid gland is located right underneath the larynx also known as the voice box, and straddling the windpipe. It consists of two types of tissues, follicular and parafollicular. The follicular tissues are the ones that secrete hormones

I first met with Monica and Rachel on a beautiful sunny day this October at their home in southeast Portland to talk to them about Rachel’s chronic illness, hyperthyroidism. Monica and Rachel have been a couple for about four years, but have been friends for over ten when they met through mutual friends in Los Angeles. They are by their own definition “middle-aged cosmopolitan lesbians” living a life together as a married couple without the legal title. It was Monica that realized something was wrong

Hypo/Hyperthyroidism Both hypo and hyperthyroidism are a result of a disease in caused by malfunction of the thyroid gland located in the neck as represented by the image below left. The causes of chronic hypothyroidism are fairly distinct. Around the world in third-world and developing countries, iodine deficiency is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. This used to be true as well for developed countries, but today this is a less common cause as iodine usually finds its way into our diets

temperature, and many other functions in the body. Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive and the body’s processes speed up and you may experience anxiety, nervousness, hand tremor, rapid heartbeat, excessive sweating, weight loss, and sleep problems. Hyperthyroidism has a number of causes. The most common cause is the autoimmune disorder Grave’s disease. Grave’s disease runs in families and is more common in women. Hyperthyroidism can also be caused by lumps or nodules

branches; Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism. OUTLINE – BODY – I. Thyroid Disorders – The many faces a. What is hypothyroidism? As per mayoclinic.org "hypothyroidism is when your thyroid gland is not active enough and does not make enough thyroid hormone to satisfy your body. (“Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid).” 2015) b. What is hyperthyroidism? As per the American Thyroid Association “hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid gland makes and releases too much thyroid hormones”. (“Hyperthyroidism.” 2015)

Hyperthyroidism in the Geriatric Patient As we all know, the body goes through many changes as it ages. One of these changes is related to the thyroid gland and its functions. The thyroid gland in the elderly will atrophy causing changes in its hormone production. According to an article by Makin, V., 2015, “Thyroid disorders affect more than 10 percent of patients over the age of 80. About 1.3 percent of those over age 65 developed overt hyperthyroidism with suppressed pituitary thyrotropin (TSH)

Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are conditions of the thyroid gland secreting an abnormal amount of thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland is located on the front of your neck where the clavicles meet. The purpose of the thyroid gland is to secrete Thyroid Hormones; T3 Hormone and T4 Hormone. These hormones regulate metabolism, energy, and vital body functions. Some vital body functions are: breathing, heart rate, nervous system, body weight, muscle strength, and body temperature. Statistics