fascinating one is Hypothyroidism (HT-H). HT-H is much known to many people, all we know from that word is the prefix thyoid which is the thyroid gland located in front of the neck just below our Adam’s apple, this gland produces thyroxine and triiodothyronine. Whenever a patient is diagnosed with HT-H they may ask “What is that?” According to Judith Simms, and Rebecca. J. Frey, HT-H is a condition in which a person’s thyroid gland isn’t producing enough hormone, and it may be caused by an…
Receiving a diagnosis of either hypo or hyper thyroid can be a mixed blessing. On one hand the individual may be relieved to know what has been causing so many health issues, yet on the other hand it can mean a lifetime of a new medication regimen. The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck and shaped like a small butterfly, and is part of the endocrine system which works to regulate metabolism. Thyroid disease is said to affect 20 million Americans, and more than half of those…
Running about ten miles daily and regular weight lifting is my everyday routine in order to maintain the body that I want…in other words, I love food so I have to work out to be able to continue to fit into my clothes. I always envied my dear friend, Jenny (I envied her in a good way) because she never exercises and cares less about what she eats. One would think that these reasons are grounds for obesity, but not in the case of Jenny. Her body is as beautiful as Jennifer Lopez’s body…even…
Negative feedback is an important physiological regulation and control. Body water volume is a regulated variable. Disproportion of water volume in the body (too high or too low), require the action of hormone. In case of abnormal loss of body fluids, ADH will help to maintain body fluids by reducing the elimination of urine. ADH impact is example of negative feedback effect, where physiological regulation is maintained. Maintained body Water volume > excessive loos +>…
In recent years, thyroid nodules have become one of the common endocrine problems in the United States. The vast majority of thyroid nodules detected during physical examination are benign; however, 5-10% of palpable nodules prove to be malignant on biopsy (1, 2). On palpation, a solid thyroid nodule has a higher chance of being malignant (3,4). The American Thyroid Association and the American Society of Radiologists in the United States have defined various ultrasound (US) based prognostic…
Why am I having this test? The fractionated plasma-free metanephrines test is used to screen for a type of adrenal gland tumor called pheochromocytoma. You may have this test if you have symptoms of pheochromocytoma or a family history of this type of tumor. What is being tested? This test measures the amount of metanephrine and normetanephrine in your blood. Metanephrine and normetanephrine are substances that appear in your blood after adrenaline and other hormones break down. Increased levels…
Graves’ disease Graves’ disease is a disorder affecting the thyroid gland. In addition to, the overproduction of the T3 and T4 hormones. These hormones are composed by the pituitary gland, which is the pea-sized gland at the base of the brain. The pituitary gland produces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), to trigger the thyroid gland to manufacture thyroid hormone. In Grave’s disease, however the immune system happens to generate antibodies which act similar to TSH, leading the thyroid…
Iodine Products / Sodium Iodine / Potassium Iodate - This needs to be deleted. I just put them here for submission purposes. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that is located on the low part of your neck. The thyroid has two side lobes that are connected in the middle by a bridge. The thyroid gland is responsible for governing your body’s metabolism, releasing the hormones that regulate how quickly your organs perform. 1. Hyperthyroidism v. Hypothyroidism – What is the Difference?…
The thyroid gland is an uncommon site for cancer, accounting for only 1-2% of all cancers with an annual incidence of 0.5 to 10 per 100000 in most population. However, thyroid cancer is the most common malignancy of the endocrine system. According to numerous reports, 1.8% of all cancers and 76.1 % of all endocrine cancers are formed by neoplasia’s of the thyroid gland. Age and gender affects the incidence of thyroid tumors. Reports collected between 2004 and 2010 showed that the incidence (per…
influences that play a role in these diseases. First off, where is exactly is the thyroid and what is its purpose? The thyroid is a small gland located in the neck just below the Adam’s apple. This gland produces hormones called Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine, otherwise known T4 and T3 respectively. These hormones and the thyroid are responsible for stimulating our body’s metabolism and extracting vitamins from foods we eat. The thyroid is considered the “thermostat” since it also maintains…