Graves' disease
is characterized by abnormal enlargement of the thyroid (goiter) and increased secretion of thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism).
What disorder is caused by a deficiency of thyroid secretion?
hypothyroidism
, a deficiency in hormone production by the thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism usually results from a disorder of the thyroid gland, in which case it is described as primary hypothyroidism.
Which life threatening condition is caused by excessive quantities of thyroid hormone?
Thyrotoxicosis
is a medical condition caused by an excessive amount of thyroid hormones in the bloodstream.
What disease which is an autoimmune disorder caused by hyperthyroidism is often characterized by goiter Exophthalmos or both?
Graves' disease
includes thyrotoxicosis, goiter, exophthalmos, and pretibial myxedema when fully expressed, but can occur with one or more of these features.
Which of the following terms means a form of hyperthyroidism caused by an autoimmune response which may cause Exophthalmos?
Graves' disease
is an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism. A person with hyperthyroidism has an overactive thyroid gland that produces excess hormones and causes it to grow.
What are the signs and symptoms of thyrotoxicosis?
- Unintentional weight loss, even when your appetite and food intake stay the same or increase.
- Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) — commonly more than 100 beats a minute.
- Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
- Pounding of your heart (palpitations)
- Increased appetite.
- Nervousness, anxiety and irritability.
What is difference between hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis?
The term hyperthyroidism refers to
an inappropriately elevated thyroid function
. The term thyrotoxicosis refers to an excessive amount of circulating thyroid hormones from any source. Increased levels of thyroid hormones can occur in the setting of an otherwise normal thyroid function.
At what age do thyroid problems start?
The disease is hereditary and may develop at any age in men or women, but it's much more common in
women ages 20 to 30
, according to the Department of Health and Human Services .
What foods are bad for thyroid?
The thyroid gland is a shield-shaped gland located in your neck. It secretes the hormones T3 and T4 that control the metabolism of every cell in the body. Foods that are bad for the thyroid gland include
foods from the cabbage family, soy, fried foods, wheat
, foods high in caffeine, sugar, fluoride and iodine.
What is the main cause of thyroid problems?
Problems with the thyroid can be caused by:
iodine deficiency
.
autoimmune diseases
, in which the immune system attacks the thyroid, leading either to hyperthyroidism (caused by Graves' disease) or hypothyroidism (caused by Hashimoto's disease) inflammation (which may or may not cause pain), caused by a virus or …
What are the signs of thyroid crisis from Graves disease?
The sudden and drastic increase in thyroid hormones can produce many effects, including
fever, sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, delirium, severe weakness, seizures
, irregular heartbeat, yellow skin and eyes (jaundice), severe low blood pressure, and coma. Thyroid storm requires immediate emergency care.
What disease has similar symptoms to hyperthyroidism?
- Alcoholism.
- Alzheimer's Disease.
- Amenorrhea.
- Amyloidosis.
- Anorexia Nervosa.
- Bulimia Nervosa.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
- Cirrhosis.
What is Plummer's disease?
Plummer disease, also known as toxic multinodular goiter, is
a hormonally active multinodular goiter with hyperthyroidism
. Plummer disease is the second most common cause of hyperthyroidism.
Can a thyroid problem affect your eyes?
Eye problems, known as thyroid eye disease or Graves' ophthalmopathy, affect around 1 in 3 people with an overactive thyroid caused by Graves' disease. Problems can include:
eyes feeling dry and gritty
.
sensitivity to light
.
What is thyroid eye disorder?
Thyroid eye disease is a
rare disease characterized by progressive inflammation and damage to tissues around the eyes
, especially extraocular muscle, connective, and fatty tissue. Thyroid eye disease is characterized by an active disease phase in which progressive inflammation, swelling, and tissue changes occur.
Does hyperthyroidism weaken immune system?
The main messages are: Levothyroxine used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and antithyroid drugs (carbimazole and propylthiouracil) used to treat an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
do not suppress your immune system.
