Brief overview Description:Enlargement of the thyroid gland, which may or may not be visible or palpable (colloquially: goiter). Causes: Iodine deficiency, thyroiditis – some autoimmune (e.g. Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), benign and malignant tumors of the thyroid gland, infestation of the thyroid gland by other malignant tumors, thyroid autonomy, certain substances in food and drugs, … Goiter: Causes and Treatment
Radioiodine therapy is a nuclear medicine method used to treat diseases of the thyroid gland. This procedure is particularly effective for hyperthyroidism, goiter, or thyroid carcinoma. What is radioiodine therapy? Radioiodine therapy is a nuclear medicine method used to treat diseases of the thyroid gland. Radioiodine therapy is used to treat problems with the thyroid … Radioiodine Therapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Iodine, sometimes also referred to as iodine, is a so-called trace element. This cannot be produced by the body itself and must therefore be ingested with food. Mode of action of iodine (iodine) A blood test of iodine levels is used by doctors to further diagnose various diseases. The daily requirement of iodine (iodine) of … Iodine: Function & Diseases
Overall, thyroid disorders affect more women than men in the population. One reason for this is due to the major hormonal fluctuations during a woman’s life. Pregnancy and menopause, as well as hormone use during contraception and hormone replacement therapy, expose the female body to changing hormonal influences. Since all hormones in the body, including … Thyroid Disorders in Women
Goiter, also known as goiter, is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. The cause of such a thyroid swelling is often an iodine deficiency, which can lead to nodules in the thyroid gland. It is estimated that one in three Germans has a goiter – often without knowing it. This is because, especially in the … Goiter: Treatment and Symptoms
Definition Acromegaly refers to a pathological change in growth due to chronic somatotropin excess. The condition occurs primarily in individuals aged 40-50 years. If acromegaly is not adequately treated, life expectancy is shortened by approximately 10 years due to secondary diseases. Symptoms The symptoms of acromegaly initially remain inconspicuous. The symptoms are nonspecific and develop … Acromegaly: Too Much Growth Hormone
Synonyms in the broadest sense Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease, immunogenic hyperthyroidism, iodine deficient goiter, goiter, hot nodules, autonomous nodes in the thyroid gland. Definition Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland (Thyroidea) produces an increased amount of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4), resulting in an excessive hormone effect on the target organs. In most cases, the disease … Hyperthyroidism
Weight Loss A typical symptom of hyperthyroidism is weight loss. Weight gain, however, is the classic symptom of hypothyroidism. The cause of weight loss is the increased release of thyroid hormones, which increase the body’s basal metabolic rate.This promotes the breakdown of the body’s own fat and sugar reserves in order to provide the organs … Weight Loss | Hyperthyroidism
For children Especially with children it is important to recognize thyroid gland dysfunctions in time. An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can lead to various symptoms. These typically include an enlarged thyroid gland, a rapid pulse, high blood pressure, trembling of the extremities and possibly protrusion of the eyes. Overactive thyroid glands in children can be caused … For children | Hyperthyroidism
Introduction Pain in the thyroid gland is caused by irritation of the sensitive nerves, the superior laryngeal nerve and the recurrent laryngeal nerve, both of which originate from the large and important vagus nerve. A sensitive pain nerve is triggered by various stimuli. This process is called nociception in the technical language. The corresponding receptors … Pain in the thyroid gland
Associated symptoms The thyroid gland produces vital hormones that increase metabolism. At its target organs they cause an increased oxygen and energy consumption and increase thermogenesis (heat production). In the case of congenital hypofunction, newborns do not notice the thyroid gland until after birth, as they were previously supplied by maternal hormones. Overall, they appear … Associated symptoms | Pain in the thyroid gland
Diagnosis Pain is diagnosed on the basis of a detailed interview with the patient. The easiest way to diagnose thyroid dysfunction is to take a blood sample. The activity of the thyroid hormones can be detected in the blood. These are called T3 and T4 or free T3 and T4 (fT3, fT4). Only the fT4 … Diagnosis | Pain in the thyroid gland
