Hypothyroidism

After using a search engine, I researched the differences between Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism. Although, many people might confuse the terms due to their similarities in their spellings. There are many differences between them but the main difference, in my opinion, is the change in the production of the gland activity, Underactive vs Overactive Thyroid glands respectively. Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland. This means that the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid…

Why practice keto when you have hypothyroidism? There is some discussion on whether you can have a thyroid disorder and still practice the ketogenic diet. Why practice keto when you have hypothyroidism? There is a long answer with a lot of science behind it and I will not get into a lot of the detailed chemical reactions. The short answer is that yes you can practice keto when you have hypothyroidism. First we will learn what the thyroid gland does and what its responsibilities are. Then we…

Congenital hypothyroidism is when newborns have an insufficient amount of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones are an important part of life. They involve the CNS system, cardiovascular system, reproductive system, appropriate growth/development, and metabolism. According to Agrawal (2015), “Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is the most common congenital endocrine disorder in childhood and is also one of the most preventable causes of mental retardation.” This disorder is difficult to diagnose…

Hypothyroidism is a disease in which the thyroid gland is unable to yield enough of specific, crucial hormones. Therefore, the normal equity of chemical reactions in the body is thrown off. Symptoms rarely appear in the early stages, but as the disease progresses, many signs appear; they also differ depending on the severity. All symptoms tend to develop slowly. These signs and symptoms include: fatigue, unexplained weight gain, puffy face, muscle weakness, aches, tenderness, and stiffness,…

Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce much of the thyroid hormone that helps keep the normal function of the body. Hypothyroidism is also referred to as underactive thyroid gland. Normally, a person afflicted with hypothyroidism is associated with slow metabolism since the thyroid hormone is typically used to run the metabolism of the body. There are different home remedies for hypothyroidism which will benefit those people suffering from it due to its natural…

How Is Hypothyroidism Usually Treated? Hypothyroidism is the medical term for what is commonly referred to as a slow thyroid. The thyroid gland, located in the neck, produces thyroid hormones. These hormones contribute to a wide range of bodily systems that are essential to health and wellbeing. Many people don’t even realize they have thyroid problems because the wide range of symptoms might seem like a natural part of growing older. The largest proportion of patients are over 45, and the…

Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are the two predominant types of diseases of the thyroid. Hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid results from a deficiency of hormone production in triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) in the blood. Additionally, Hashimoto thyroiditis, radiation treatment, and surgery to remove the thyroid gland are several contributing factors that may cause hypothyroidism. The autoimmune disease, Hashimoto thyroiditis treats…

Thyroid Imbalances I chose this article to summarize because I am very interested in thyroid imbalances as I was tested for Hypothyroidism. This article helped me in understanding more about why the thyroid hormones do in the body and the signs and symptoms of each condition. Hyperthyroidism is an overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system and metabolic rate. Hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disorder, which is caused from a decrease in metabolic rate and causes edema. While caring for a…

appreciate you sharing that your mother was diagnosed and displayed classic symptoms related to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most prevalent autoimmune thyroid gland and is a major cause of hypothyroidism in women ages 30-50 years. At present it is thought that Hashimoto’s disease is provoked in genetically susceptible individuals by both environmental and endogenous triggers. Genetic predisposition to development of the autoimmune thyroid diseases was established on…

Hashimoto’s Disease, also known as Chronic Lympocytic Thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disease that attacks a person’s thyroid gland. It is a type of hypothyroidism that gradually leads to atrophy of the thyroid tissue. There are several signs and symptoms a person will experience when Hashimoto’s disease is present. Consulting a doctor is crucial for diagnosis and treatment of this disease for a positive prognosis. Though there is still a lot unknown about this disease, remission is possible and…