what is hypothyroidism?
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Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism.\n\nThe severity of hypothyroidism varies widely. Patients are classified as "subclinical hypothyroid" if diagnostic findings show thyroid hormone abnormalities, but they do not exhibit any symptoms. Others have moderate symptoms that can be mistaken for other diseases and states. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is myxedema.
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There are 2 basic types of thyroid problems which can be caused by a number of things.\nHypothyroidism means your do not produce enough of the hormone.  You may feel tired, cold (esp in hands and feet), weight gain.  Basically your body's systems slow down.\nHyperthyroidism means you produce too much hormone.  Your body's systems speed up. You may feel nervous, hot, sweat more, can't sleep.\n\nBoth can cause problems with hair growth.\n\nYour doctor can give you a relatively inexpensive blood test to check you thyroid hormones - there are several involved.\n\nBest wishes and I hope this helps.
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Too little thyroid hormone. Symptoms include weight gain, constipation, dry skin, and sensitivity to the cold. Also called underactive thyroid.\n\nIn adults, it is most common in women and is characterised by decrease in basal metabolic rate, tiredness and lethargy, sensitivity to cold and menstrual disturbances. If untreated, it progresses to full blown myxoedema. In infants, severe hypothyroidism leads to cretinism. In juveniles, the manifestations are intermediate, with less severe mental and developmental retardation and only mild symptoms of the adult form.
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Because thyroid is in the mitochondria of all of our cells, our whole metabolism is affected when we have hypothyroidism.  I also struggle with this as my thyroid is gone after thyroid cancer.  Exercise for 30 to 60 minutes a day is imperative, plus a lower carb diet seems to help....
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Fatigue\nWeakness\nWeight gain or increased difficulty losing weight\nCoarse, dry hair \nDry, rough pale skin\nHair loss \nCold intolerance (can't tolerate the cold like those around you)\nMuscle cramps and frequent muscle aches\nConstipation\nDepression\nIrritability\nMemory loss\nAbnormal menstrual cycles\nDecreased libido\n\n They main purpose of the thyroid is to regulate your metabolism. In essence, if you have hypothyroidism, then in the most basic terms, your whole body slows down. Hence, the symptoms I have given you above. Now, there is a relation to hypothyroidism and depression. Both need to be diagnosed by a MD. And both can be treated with medication.
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Possibly a problem with the thyroid gland.
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http://www.indyrad.iupui.edu/public/lectures/HTML/NM/thyroid/thy04.htm\n\nhttp://www.indianpediatrics.net/dec2005/dec-1233-1235.htm
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Hi Redlox\n\nIf it ends up being true then here is how to heal your condition.\n\nCause: Hypothyroidism can be caused by food allergies, excess stress, environmental toxins, insufficient exercise, B vitamin deficiencies, lack of iron, lack of digestive enzymes, liver disease, hormone imbalances, and/or parasites. All of these factors need to be screened for and addressed before lasting relief can be achieved. \n\nSulfa drugs, lithium, synthetic estrogen, and antihistamines can exacerbate hypothyroidism symptoms. In addition, if you are on thyroid medication, increase calcium supplementation to reduce the risk of bone loss. \n\nLow thyroid function may also be due to Hashimoto`s disease, a condition in which the body becomes allergic to its own thyroid gland and forms antibodies that attack it, thus lowering thyroid hormone output. \n\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNatural Cures\n\nBroda Barnes Home Thyroid Test: The following simple test was developed by Broda Barnes, one of the first physicians to recognize the widespread incidence of hypothyroidism. Place a thermometer by the side of your bed before you go to sleep. In the morning before getting out of bed, lie still and place the thermometer under your armpit for 15 minutes, then check your temperature. A temperature below 97.5° F may indicate a problem with the thyroid gland. Take the temperature in this manner for three days, except for the first few days of the menstrual cycle and the middle day of the cycle, and calculate the average temperature. If it is consistently low, it is an indicator that your have hypothyroidism. The lower your body temperature is, the greater your degree of hypothyroidism. \n\nDiet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet, emphasizing foods that are naturally high in iodine such as fish, kelp, vegetables, and root vegetables (such as potatoes). Also, increase your daily consumption of foods rich in vitamin B complex, such as whole grains and raw nuts and seeds, and foods rich in vitamin A, such as dark green and yellow vegetables. But avoid foods that slow down production of thyroid hormone, such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, broccoli, turnips, kale, spinach, peaches, and pears. \n\nHerbs: Mild cases of hypothyroidism can be helped by herbal bitters such as gentian or mugwort, while constipation due to low thyroid function can be improved by yellowdock, butternut, or cascara sagrada. St. John`s wort can also be helpful. \n\nHomeopathy: Calc carb. in a dose of 1M once a day is very useful for treating hypothyroidism and improving overall thyroid function. \n\nHydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. \n\nLifestyle: Regular aerobic exercise can play an important role in helping to regulate thyroid hormone production.\n\nNutritional Supplementation: Organic thyroid glandular extracts can help restore normal thyroid function, but should only be used under the supervision of your physician. Other useful nutrients include vitamin A, vitamin B complex, essential fatty acids, iodine, kelp, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.\n\nAlternative Professional Care: If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating hypothyroidism include: Acupuncture, Biofeedback Training, Cell Therapy, Detoxification Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Homeopathy, Magnetic Fiel
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Hypothyroidism doesn't have to mean your daughter can't have a joyous, healthy pregnancy! Although it may make her pregnancy slightly more complicated, in the end, her pregnancy could be as uneventful as that of a woman with a normal functioning thyroid.
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It really depends on the specific disorder you are referring to, and there are more disorders other than being hypo or hyperactive, so it really depends on which you are referring to.  You can read all about the specific thyroid disorders and treatments here\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001159.htm\nhttp://www.endocrinologist.com/thyroid.htm
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Hyperthyroidism is any condition that results in too much thyroid hormone being produced by the thyroid gland.  Grave's disease is one cause of this condition where the entire gland becomes "overactive" and produces too much thyroid hormone.  There are other conditions that cause hyperthyroidism, but the mechnism and nature of these conditions are different from Grave's disease.  Tumors of the thyroid, and sometimes an inflammation of the thyroid can also cause hyperthyroidism.  Your doctor can do tests to determine the cause.  So in short, Grave's disease is not synonymous with hyperthyroidism, but it is one cause of it.
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If your thyroid is hypo-active,it slows your metabolism down,making it hard for you to lose weight.If it is hyperactive,it speeds your metabolism up, and it helps you lose weight more quickly.
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My sister has Graves Disease. It is a disease where the immune system that causes hyperthyroidism. It can be fought by radiation treatment, a regimen of pills that are taken for the rest of your life unless another treatment is chosen, and then finally, removal of the thyroid and replacement hormones. There are alternative medicine treatments to the disease, but as with any alternative medicine, you should research to determine the usefulness of the treatments.
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A goitre is enlarged Thyroid gland.It is caused by 1)deficiency of iodine in food 2)excessive activity of thyroid3)very     much diminished secretion of thyroid and4)cancer of thyroid.
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The best treatment for hypothyroidism is thyroxine. Your wife is still on quite a small dose. Some cases may have an underlying auto-immune cause, which is worth looking into. Simple blood tests for these auto-antibodies can cause this. Serious causes are rare.
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start from here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperthyroidism
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I am unsure as to what you are asking. I do not recall ever learning staging of hypothyroidism. However, there different forms of hypothyroidism. Primary hypothyroidism is basic failure of the thyroid gland for whatever reason. Secondary hypothyroidism is also known as pituatary hypothyroidism. This results when the pituatary fails to produce thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Below is a link for further information. Hope this help.