what is hypothyriodism ?
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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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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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Hypothyroidism Symptoms \n\n   1.  Insufficient production of thyroid hormones.\n   2. A pathological condition resulting from severe thyroid insufficiency, which may lead to cretinism or myxedema.\n\n\nHypothyroidism\n\nA disorder in which the thyroid gland produces too little thyroid hormone causing a decrease in the rate of metabolism with associated effects on the reproductive system. Symptoms include fatigue, difficulty swallowing, mood swings, hoarse voice, sensitivity to cold, forgetfulness, and dry/coarse skin and hair. \n\nHypothyroidism FAQS :\n\nWhat are thyroid hormones?\nThyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland. This gland is located in the lower part of the neck, below the Adam's apple. The gland wraps around the windpipe (trachea) and has a shape that is similar to a butterfly - formed by two wings (lobes) and attached by a middle part (isthmus).\n\nThe thyroid gland uses iodine (mostly available from the diet in foods such as seafood, bread, and salt) to produce thyroid hormones. The two most important thyroid hormones are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which account for 99.9% and 0.1% of thyroid hormones present in the blood respectively. However, the hormone with the most biological activity is T3. Once released from the thyroid gland into the blood, a large amount of T4 is converted into T3 - the active hormone that affects the metabolism of cells.\n\nThyroid hormone regulation- the chain of command\nThe thyroid itself is regulated by another gland that is located in the brain, called the pituitary. In turn, the pituitary is regulated in part by the thyroid (via a "feedback" effect of thyroid hormone on the pituitary gland) and by another gland called the hypothalamus.\n\nThe hypothalamus releases a hormone called thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH), which sends a signal to the pituitary to release thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). In turn, TSH sends a signal to the thyroid to release thyroid hormones. If a disruption occurs at any of these levels, a defect in thyroid hormone production may result in a deficiency of thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism).
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If your hypothyroidism is under control.  You should be able to go on a regular diet like anyone else.  When it's under control its as thought your body does not have the disease so you have to make sure it controlled. Other that that I would suggest an ADA diet.
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Potassium iodide (also called KI) is a salt of stable (not radioactive) iodine. Stable iodine is an important chemical needed by the body to make thyroid hormones. Most of the stable iodine in our bodies comes from the food we eat. KI is stable iodine in a medicine form.
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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.\n\nSubstitution of thyroid hormones by taking thyroxine (T4) tablets, usually in the form of levothyroxine. Doses are started with smaller amounts of thyroxine and then slowly titrated under control of TSH levels. Usually the maintenance dose is about 1 to 2 micrograms (µg) per kilogram of body weight.
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The thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), are tyrosine-based hormones produced by the thyroid gland. An important component in the synthesis is iodine. The major form of thyroid hormone in the blood is thyroxine (T4). This is converted to the active T3 within cells by deiodinases. These are further processed by decarboxylation and deiodination to produce iodothyronamine (T1a) and thyronamine (T0a).
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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.
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Hi Ryan \n\nHopefully it isnt this.\n\nHyperthyroidism\n\nCause\nAbnormal immune response is believed be a possible cause of hypothyroidism. The exact cause is not known, but certain antibodies from the immune system will launch an assault on the thyroid, disturbing hormone production. Lumps or tumors that form on the thyroid also disrupt hormone production. Temporary hyperthyroidism can be caused by infection or inflammation, and certain prescription drugs. \n\nHyperthyroidism is less common than Hypothyroidism, yet for both diseases, women appear to be more susceptible than men. Be aware that a malfunctioning thyroid may be the cause of recurring illnesses. \n\nSymptoms\nSymptoms of hyperthyroidism include rapid heartbeat, enlarged thyroid (goiter), moist skin, trembling or tremors, erratic pulse pressure levels (too high or too low), fatigue, anxiety, weight loss, bulging eyes, excessive sweating, increased appetite, low tolerance to heat, diarrhea, chest pain, and gastrointestinal disorders. In older people with hyperthyroidism, however, the opposite of the above symptoms can occur. Overall, hyperthyroidism is much rare than hypothyroidism (under active thyroid function). \n\nHyperthyroidism may be associated with and often is called Graves' disease, a condition characterized by an enlarged thyroid, bulging eyes bulge, rash and swelling in front of the lower leg. \n\nCan be fixed though.\n\nBest of health to you
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Iodine is required by the thyroid gland to avoid goiter
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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.
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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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Just wanted to say that thyroid issues are not caused by a salt deficiency or any such absurdity, as suggested by a previous answer-giver.\n\nIn third-world countries, hypothyroidism is often caused by iodine deficiency, but this is very rare in Western countries because of our prolific use of iodized salt.  In those countries, upping your kelp (or other iodine-rich plant) intake might help, but if you're not suffering from an iodine deficiency, adding more iodine won't help.  \n\nMost likely, even homeopathic treatments for hypothyroidism in the Western world will consist of some form of animal-product or synthetically produced levothyroxine (otherwise known as T4), triiodothyronine (T3), or both in some combination.\n\nUntreated hypothyroidism is quite dangerous, and the standard medical treatment for it is relatively inexpensive.  In my opinion, you are taking your life (and certainly your health) in your hands if you try to treat yourself.  See a licensed medical professional (homeopath or otherwise) to help you decide on a course of treatment.\n\nIf your question pertains to HYPERthyroidism, your homeopath or doctor may suggest one or more of the following plants: Calcare phos, Calcarea carb, Lapis alb, Iodium, Thyroidinum, Spongia, and Lycopus.  However, only a healthcare professional can tell you what to do about thyroid issues.  Don't treat yourself.  It's dangerous.
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start from here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperthyroidism
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Try http://thyroid.about.com/blthyroid.htm \nThis site has a ton of good information about thyroid disease.
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Absolutely.  If she has hypothyroidism it means her thyroid is not making enough hormones.  The treatment is lifelong replacement therapy (Synthroid or Levoxyl are the trade names).  The good news is that it is treatable though.  She should see a pediatric endocrinologist.  They specialize in these types of conditions in children.  Good Luck!!
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One of the best foods that you can eat in cases of hypo-thyroid. It is rich in many important minerals. Antibacterial and anti-viral activity in brown Laminaria type seaweed known as kelp. It supposedly kills herpes virus, for example. Kelp may also lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Wakame boosts immune functioning. Nori kills bacteria and seems to help heal ulcers. A chemical from wakame seaweed is a clot-buster, in one test twice as powerful as the common drug heparin. Most types of seaweed have anti-cancer activity. Might aggravate acne flare-ups.\n\nYou can find it in some health food stores.