Hypothyroidism

Conversion of Autoimmune Hypothyroidism to Hyperthyroidism Tiffany Rae Trevino Pathophysiology Summer 2015 June 29, 2015 Case Study: Conversion of Autoimmune Hypothyroidism to Hyperthyroidism In our bodies, the thyroid is responsible for producing the hormones calcitonin, T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine), more commonly and generally called thyroid hormones. Without adequate thyroid function, the body either overproduces or underproduces the hormones

Introduction Hypothyroidism is defined by a reduction in the release of the main thyroid hormones, Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are essential in the homeostatic maintenance in the area of metabolic function (PetMD, 2017). This condition is not life-threatening and is usually very inexpensive to treat (WebMD, 2017). While there are many causes for hypothyroidism, the common causes include shrinking of the thyroid gland, tumors or cancer of the thyroid, congenital disease

Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism are in simple terms the exact opposite of each other. Hyperthyroidism is the over activity of the thyroid gland, and Hypothyroidism is the unusually low activity of the thyroid gland. Each of these conditions resulting and affecting the thyroid gland in a different way. I found a few differences with my research but I’m here going to present the few that stood out to me the most. One of the biggest defining factors was the hormone output differences. Hypothyroidism does not

In the majority of patients, hypothyroidism is a permanent disease and it requires long-lasting medical care. The management of the hypothyroidism consists of thyroid replacement therapy except if the disease has a different cause. For instance, hypothyroidism can be either transient which means that the patient has a painless thyroiditis and requires no or short-term treatment or reversible, caused by a drug such as lithium or an iodine-containing dug, and so disappears when the drug is discontinued

Hypothyroidism is a disorder of the thyroid. The thyroid is a large gland located in the lower front of your neck. The thyroid releases hormones that control how the body works. With hypothyroidism, the thyroid does not make enough of these hormones. CAUSES • Viral infections. • Pregnancy. • Your own defense (immune) system attacking your thyroid. • Certain medicines. • Birth defects. • Past radiation treatments to your head or neck. • Past treatment with radioactive iodine. • Past surgical removal

hormones are release that travel through the bloodstream which affect almost every part of the body all the way from the heart, brain and muscles to the skin. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are two diseases associated with the thyroid. These two diseases are both related to the thyroid but affect the body in different ways. Hypothyroidism, is when your thyroid isn’t making enough thyroid hormone. This is also called underactive thyroid disease. A low level of thyroid hormones can affect the entire

The Facts About Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism isn’t picky, it can strike at any age and can affect anyone. However, it’s favorite victim appears to be women since it occurs in approximately 1 in 50 women and only about 1 in 1,000 men. It typically occurs in adults and becomes more common as age increases. What is Hypothyroidism? This is a condition in which the thyroid gland no longer produces enough of vital hormones. This can be problematic due to the fact the thyroid is the control mechanism

are many different types of thyroid diseases. The two I would like to discuss are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. These two thyroid diseases have a few similarities and many differences. Hyperthyroidism is known as an overactive thyroid which occurs when the thyroid gland overproduces thyroid hormones causing the body’s natural functions to accelerate (University Michigan, N.D.). On the contrary, hypothyroidism is known as an underactive thyroid which occurs when the thyroid gland is not producing

Abstract Background and aim: The prevalence of sub clinical hypothyroidism (SCHT) is relatively high and ranges from 4% to 20% in the adult population with more common in elderly. Elderly with SCHT had higher risk of incident heart failure. Few studies reported the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in elderly Egyptians especially ischemic group. The aim of our study was to estimate the prevalence of Subclinical hypothyroidism in elderly cardiac patients and to assess the relation between cardiovascular

Patient education. FNP needs to educate patients with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism and their caregiver if necessary in regards to its disease process, side effect of medications, importance of compliance and follow up. Hypothyroidism is often a lifelong condition and therefore it is important to counsel the patient at the point of diagnosis (Roe, 2015). Taking L-thyroxine is the main treatment mechanism; therefore, medication compliance is the one of the most important part in education. The