Hyperthyroidism

precipitates overproduction of the thyroid hormones. Thus, Grave’s disease is an autoimmune hyperthyroidism disorder. (Ignatavicius, 2016) Physical manifestation specific to Grave’s disease is exophthalmos and pretibial myxedema. Hyperthyroidism can also be caused by toxic multinodular goiter, which is enlarged thyroid tissue or benign tumors causing over production of the hormones. Exogenous hyperthyroidism describes a situation where there is an overconsumption of thyroid hormones. (Ignatavicius

Graves’ disease was named after Robert J. Graves, MD, around the 1830’s. It is an autoimmune disease indicated by hyperthyroidism due to circulating autoantibodies, which is an antibody that attacks the person’s own body. The immune system attacks the thyroid gland, which causes it to produce too much thyroxine. Thyroxine is a hormone that helps control growth and also regulates metabolism in the body. While the thyroxine levels are high the patient’s metabolic rate increases, which can have an effect

Abstract Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (autoimmune thyroiditis) is the most common cause for hypothyroidism in the United States of America. The following is a case study that examines a 58-year old, female patient with a new diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and the development of an appropriate treatment plan that includes the nationally accepted practice guidelines from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American Thyroid Association. Pender’s Health Promotion Model theory

1940s; however, roughly 30 years passed until its effect on the thyroid gland was observed.1 Lithium-induced hypothyroidism is a common consequence of lithium usage2 with an estimated prevalence rate between 6 and 52%.3 However, lithium-induced hyperthyroidism (LIH) is rare and infrequently reported in literature,1,2,4,5 with an incidence of <0.1%.5, 6 LIH usually occurs with long-term lithium treatment and typically presents as a painless and transient thyroiditis with proposed causality directed

Hyperthyroidism is a condition that affects the endocrine system, specifically the thyroid organs. The thyroid organs contain glands, which are located in front of the neck and releases hormones that control varies function in the body such as metabolism, heart rate, breathing, body temperature and several other functions in the body. This condition occurs when the thyroid glands makes an excessive amount of thyroid hormone. This results in the body system process to work on overdrive and the person

Graves' Disease The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease. This is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the thyroid gland and triggers the release of high levels of thyroid hormones. One of the hallmarks of Graves' disease is a visible and uncomfortable swelling behind the eyes. Graves' Disease Graves' disease, which is caused by a generalized overactivity of the thyroid gland, is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. In this condition, the thyroid gland usually is renegade

problems experienced by the thyroid; hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. These conditions lead to over production or an underactive thyroid gland respectively. Symptoms vary but

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

The Pathology of the Thyroid Gland Introduction The thyroid gland is the largest gland located in the neck. It is positioned in the anterior or front of the neck below the skin and muscle layers. The thyroid gland has the shape of a butterfly with the two wings being characterized by the left and right thyroid lobes which wrap around the trachea. The only role of the thyroid is to make thyroid hormone. This hormone has an effect on almost all tissues of the body where it augments cellular activity

client, CP, visited the health care clinic for possible diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Upon admission the nurse noticed C.P. wide eye appearance, slightly enlarged thyroid gland and swelling in the legs. CP age and gender places her at risk for a thyroid problem and she had lab work done. According to her lab work her T3 and T4 levels were increased while her TSH levels were decreased. Her lab value confirmed that she has hyperthyroidism and was prescribed pharmacotherapy by her health care provider. She