Hyperthyroidism

Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism Symptoms, Signs, Causes and Treatments Thyroid problems are very common. There are many speculations about the signs, triggers and treatments of these health problems. The thyroid hormone regulates the metabolism. It is especially dealing with the growth and energy of the human body. When the activity of the thyroid gland is very low or very high, the illnesses called hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism may appear. To protect yourself from thyroid problems,

Maddy was admitted to hospital for a total thyroidectomy and her clinical manifestations had changed since then. As mentioned in the scenario “she has been feeling lethargic, cold and her face feels “puffy”. She is also feeling depressed and is concerned about the scar from the operation”. These clinical manifestations are the results of the total thyroidectomy, as the thyroid gland was removed from her body. Which means that there is no more thyroid hormone production present in Maddy's body. Therefore

problems including heart diseases, weight loss or gain and hair loss etc. There are basically two main problems attached with thyroid glands, one is hyperthyroidism which leads to excessive production of hormones and the other one is hypothyroidism in which there is underactive thyroid functioning. Most commonly observed problem is hyperthyroidism, which affects women more than men. It is responsible for triggering a hair loss condition

concentration of iodine in the plasma and directly proportional to the thyroid functional state (Little, 2006). Radioactive iodine scans are also useful in patient who show a sign of thyrotoxicosis, it helps in finding out the cause, in which hyperthyroidism is a type of thyrotoxicosis that give rise to an increase in uptake, specifically graves’ disease which has a consistent uptake

What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid, a condition when your thyroid gland produces too much thyroxine hormone. “Hyperthyroidism can mimic other health problems, which may make it difficult for your doctor to diagnose. It can also cause a wide variety of signs and symptoms” (Mayo Clinic, 2015, para. 2) There are several treatment options available if someone has hyperthyroidism. This condition can become serious if ignored and in some cases, life threatening.   There is

Hyperthyroidism Stacey Vaniyapurakal Molloy College Case Study Aliza Young, a 25 year old female, was admitted to the hospital with complaints of rapid heart rate and palpitations. She states that her “heart has been jumping out of her chest”. She has been feeling more anxious and irritable as well. Upon assessment, Ms. Young’s skin appears flushed, moist, and warm. Ms. Young complains of feeling “overheated” and has been sweating profusely. She feels weak, has experienced an unusual

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

Please explain the pathophysiology of the problem and how this is reflected in the patient’s clinical presentation. The patient’s primary problem is hyperthyroidism with thyrotoxicosis with is also known as thyroid storm, which is the hyperactivity of the thyroid gland which increases the release of thyroid hormones. The pathophysiology of hyperthyroidism is when a person develops antibodies to TSH receptors which then in return it stimulates a release of T3, T4 or both which leads to thyrotoxicosis

medical case there were many questions that came up due to past family member’s history. Then a blood test could be taken to find out if there are “high levels of thyroxine and low or nonexistent amounts of TSH indicate an overactive thyroid” (“Hyperthyroidism,” n.d.). Next, there is a possibility that a radioiodine uptake test or a thyroid scan can be scheduled for the person. When an ophthalmologist sees signs of this disease he or she usually has the client go through an orbital imaging, with a CT

Harmeen Jhutti Hyperthyroidism Introduction The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things. It is made up of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries (in females) and testicles (in males). Although the hormones circulate throughout the body, each type of hormone is targeted toward certain organs