what does diffuse thyromegaly maens?is it very complicated?
552168
The thyroid gland is enlarged and may be out of its normal place. It can be complicated and may require surgery but relax(if you can) because it is treatable.
655356
It's better if you have it checked in the laboratory and your doctor for proper treatment, if ever. These are hormonal in nature. Some people exhibiting the symptoms do not really have it.
781012
No.  A goiter is a thickening/enlargement of the tyroid gland located in the front of the troat, just under your "adams apple".  A goiter can get quite large and very obvious.  A large neck can be a hereditary trait.  If you are really concerned, talk to your physician about having tyroid studies done, specifically TSH( tyroid stimulating hormone), TS1, TS2, and TS3, which are the thyroid stimilating hormones.
926920
You are absolutely correct when you say that some of these tests are inaccurate.My sister who was 47 was diagnosed with gall stones and it took weeks for her to get the surgery and it was then they discovered she had 3rd stage pancreatic cancer.Do yourself a favour and get that mri sooner rather than later to ensure a correct diagnosis. Hope it all goes well.
692464
too much GH is very bad for you after puberty. you wont grow any taller, and overtime it causes acromegaly which is enlargment of your soft tissues which will enlarge your lips, nose, etc. and more importantly internal organs like your heart and liver which can lead to heart failure. i dont know about the mood swings and stuff... but acromegaly is much worse...\n\nNEVER buy anything like this from an online pharmacy unless you are 100% sure they are legit (just because they claim they are doesnt mean they are), especially growth hormone, viagra, cialis, etc... you never know what youre getting, and some of that stuff, such as growth hormone, is dangerous especially when you dont know what kind of dosage youre getting or if it is even the real thing. and dont beleive everything you read on the internet (or anywhere else for that matter)
880599
I think it's D. Whatever it is please educate me on it. I happen to have issues with my thyroid, steming from being insulin resistent. Seems that the thyroid controls many hormones and once they are out of whack there is no telling what can happen. It's been fun to say the least.
765549
I'm afraid I can't really help you with your parents, but I can direct you to an article that deals with HGH deficiency testing.  Look under the "Diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency" section.
320826
Oh jeez, you need to go to a doctor right away and get a real diagnosis.  We're all just guessing and you wouldn't want something to be misdiagnosed on a dumb website, would you? It could be anything from thyroid problems to swollen glands or something worse. Don't take any chances.  Please go see your family doctor right away.  LOL :o)
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It is normally called Hyperthyroidism and the symptoms can be: \n\nWeakness\nSleeping difficulty\nSkin - clammy\nSkin blushing/flushing\nPulse - bounding\nNausea and vomiting\nMenstruation - absent\nItching - overall\nHeartbeat sensations\nHand tremor\nHair loss\nDiarrhea\nBreast development in men\nBlood pressure - high\nProtruding eyes (exophthalmos)\n\nAs well as:\n\nWeight loss \nIncreased appetite \nNervousness \nRestlessness \nHeat intolerance \nIncreased sweating \nFatigue \nFrequent bowel movements \nMenstrual irregularities in women \nGoiter (visibly enlarged thyroid) may be present
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See an endocrinologist doctor- that is a doctor who specialized in endocrine disorders  - 2 things could be going on- you can have a hormonal imbalance that, depending on the day they do the blood work in respect to your menstrual cycle, can determine the problem and the other is thyroid dysfunction- you can have hyperthyroidism but with the swollen face in the AM, I would bet it is a hormone imbalance- go to a good endocrinologist and dont take "I dont know" for an answer.  My 26 year old daughter is going through the same symptoms and she is going through blood testing.
985541
You needtopost more info.\n\nAtrophic pituitary gland can be congenital, from hemorrhagic shock,or from infarction.
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A goitre (or goiter) (Latin struma) is a swelling in the neck (just below adam's apple or larynx) due to an enlarged thyroid gland. They are classified in different ways:\n\nA "diffuse goitre" is a goitre that has spread through all of the thyroid (and is contrasted with a "simple goitre", "single thyroid nodule" and "multinodular goitre". \n"Toxic goitre" refers to goitre deriving from inflammation, neoplasm, or malfunction of the thyroid, while "nontoxic goitre" refers to all other types (such as that caused by lithium or an autoimmune reaction.) \n\nCauses\nThe most common cause for goitre in the world is iodine deficiency (E01). Other causes are:\n\nHashimoto's thyroiditis (E06.3) \nGraves-Basedow disease (E05.0) \nJuvenile goitre due to congenital hypothyroidism (E03.0) \nNeoplasm of the thyroid \nThyroiditis (acute, chronic) (E06) \nSide-effects of pharmacological therapy (E03.2)
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Cardiomegaly is abnormal enlargement of the heart. It's not a disease, but a sign of an underlying problem. Many conditions can cause an enlarged heart, including:\n\nHigh blood pressure \nHeart valve disorders \nWeakness of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy) \nSevere anemia \nThyroid disorders \nExcessive iron in the body (hemochromatosis) \nAbnormal protein buildup in an organ (amyloidosis) \nIn some people, an enlarged heart causes no signs or symptoms. Others may have:\n\nBreathing difficulties \nShortness of breath \nDizziness \nAbnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) \nSwelling (edema) \nAn enlarged heart may be found incidentally on a chest X-ray done for some other reason. A doctor can confirm a diagnosis by an ultrasound of the heart (echocardiogram). Treatment is directed at the underlying cause.
547222
Possibly a problem with the thyroid gland.
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Is she overweight or put a  lot of weight on recently or is she losing weight?\nShe may have an under or over active thyroid, if so she will need to have blood tests.\n\nMy Mom had this (overactive) her voice went really hoarse and her hair came out in clumps and her face went unrecognisable. She went to the doctor and had to have loads of blood tests and was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid.\n\nShe took thyroxine tablets every day for the rest of her life which controlled it.
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Graves' Disease is a type of autoimmune disease that causes over-activity of the thyroid gland, causing hyperthyroidism. This over-activity is also sometimes called "toxic diffuse goiter." The thyroid gland helps set the rate of metabolism, which is the rate at which the body uses energy. When the thyroid is too active, it makes more thyroid hormones than the body needs. High levels of thyroid hormones can cause side effects such as weight loss, rapid heart rate and nervousness. This is an uncommon disease that affects 2 percent of all women at some time in their lives. \nThese are the most common symptoms of Graves’ Disease and hyperthyroidism:\n--trouble sleeping \n--fatigue \n--trouble getting pregnant \n--frequent bowel movements \n--irritability \n--weight loss without dieting \n--heat sensitivity \n--increased sweating \n--muscular weakness \n--changes in vision or how your eyes look \n--lighter menstrual flow \n--rapid heart beat \n--hand tremors \nGraves’ Disease is the only kind of hyperthyroidism that is associated with swelling of the tissue around the eyes and bulging of the eyes. And rare cases, patients will develop a lumpy reddish thickening of the skin in front of the shins called pretibial myxedema. This skin condition is usually painless. The symptoms of this disease can occur slowly or very suddenly and are sometimes confused with other medical problems. Women can also have Graves’ Disease and have no visible symptoms at all.\nGraves' disease can be caused by a group of different factors that come together to cause thyroid problems, including heredity, your body's immune system, your age, sex hormones, and possibly stress.\nThere are three treatments for Graves' Disease:\n--Medicine. There are some medicines called antithyroid drugs that can lower the amount of thyroid hormones made by the thyroid, causing it to make, normal levels. A doctor must give these medicines to you. Some patients who take an acute thyroid drug for 1 to 2 years have a remission from Graves’ disease; their thyroid function may remain normal even without medication. \n--Radioactive iodine. The radioactive iodine damages thyroid cells, shrinking and eventually destroying the thyroid gland in order to reduce hormone levels. Like surgery, this condition usually leads to hypothyroidism, so that thyroid hormone supplement medication is needed for the rest of the patient's life. \n--Surgery. All of the thyroid gland will be removed. In most cases, people who have surgery for Graves' Disease will develop an under-active thyroid (hypothyroidism, the opposite of hyperthyroidism), and will have to take thyroid replacement hormones for the rest of their lives. \nAfter a diagnosis is made and a treatment is chosen, you should return to your doctor for regular follow-up visits every year to make sure that your thyroid levels are normal and for adjustments in your medicine dose if need be. (It may take some time before your levels are accurate...even if you get it taken out, you will still need medication to "fake" your body into thinking it has a thyroid)\nNOW READ THIS!! If left untreated, Graves’ Disease can lead to heart problems and problems in pregnancy, and an increased risk of a miscarriage. Severe, untreated Graves’ Disease can be fatal. Thyrotoxic storm is a rare life-threatening condition that develops in cases of untreated hyperthyroidism. It is usually brought on by an acute stress, such as trauma surgery or infection. Symptoms are severe, with a pounding heart, sweating, restlessness, shaking, diarrhea, change in consciousness, agitation and confusion. Congestive heart failure can develop rapidly and lead to death. \n\nYou can find out more information about Graves' Disease by contacting the National Women's Health Information Center (800-994-9662) or the following organizations:\n\nGraves’ Disease Foundation of America\nP.O. Box 8387\nFleming Island, FL 32006\nInternet
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Your doctor should be listening to you.  If you don't feel right, tell the doctor.  I switched doctors a year ago, was prescribed Armour and Synthroid(previously it was only Synthroid), and now she had added Cytomel(T3).  Find a doctor who will listen to you.  For a list of good doctors who will prescribe Armour......