Hashimoto | Thyroid Removal

Hashimoto Hashimoto is an autoimmune thyroid disease in which the body produces antibodies against its own thyroid tissue, thereby destroying the thyroid gland. This often causes the symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as slow heartbeat (bradycardia), constipation, fatigue and weight gain. In some cases, however, the disease also proceeds without symptoms. The thyroid gland can produce … Hashimoto | Thyroid Removal

Consequences of a thyroidectomy | Thyroid Removal

Consequences of a thyroidectomy After thyroidectomy, some tests must be performed to evaluate the success of the operation. The first thing to be checked is whether the so-called recurrent nerve (laryngeal nerve) was damaged during the operation. Damage would be noticeable as hoarseness in a limited speech function. However, hoarseness after surgery can also occur … Consequences of a thyroidectomy | Thyroid Removal

KGB Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

KGB syndrome , also known as Hermann-Pallister syndrome, is a very rare inherited disorder that affects all body systems. Characteristics of the genetic disorder include unusual facial features, skeletal abnormalities, and delayed development. What is KGB syndrome? The name KGB syndrome comes from the initial letters of the family names of the first patients with … KGB Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Ear candle

Introduction Ear candles are candles that have probably been used for a long time by various traditional peoples to clean their ears. Nowadays they are used in the wellness area or in naturopathy and are not only used for cleaning the ears but also for stress reduction and treatment of many other symptoms. They are … Ear candle

Underweight

Definition Even if overweight is one of the main problems in our western world, underweight is at least as far-reaching a problem for those affected, which can have serious and terrible consequences. All too often, not only children have to listen to terms like “asparagus tarzan” or “beanpole”. According to the Federal Statistical Office, up … Underweight

Physical causes | Underweight

Physical causes One of the most common physical reasons for being underweight is hyperthyroidism (Latin: hyperthyroidosis: hyper = over, thyroid = thyroid gland). The thyroid gland is the central organ that controls our metabolism and can accelerate it in such a way that nutrients are excessively burned and converted into energy and no nutrients are … Physical causes | Underweight

Mental causes | Underweight

Mental causes Both adults and children can suffer from temporary underweight as a result of a stress reaction of our body. The stress can have many causes, ranging from grief due to the death of an important caregiver to stress at work, all of which literally strike at the stomach and the affected persons do … Mental causes | Underweight

Therapy | Underweight

Therapy If a diet to gain weight is recommended by a doctor or therapist, several small meals of healthy food per day should be consumed, which contain many vitamins, carbohydrates, trace elements and minerals. Bananas, nuts, wholemeal products, pasta, potatoes, cheese, cream and cream products, oils, spices and butter cookies are particularly suitable for this. … Therapy | Underweight

Prognosis | Underweight

Prognosis With underweight, the prognosis varies depending on the cause. The hyperthyroidism can be remedied by medication or even radioactive radiation and the thyroid function and subsequently the weight can be normalized. More serious diseases such as tumor, AIDS or tuberculosis are also partly treatable and the prognosis varies with the severity of the disease. … Prognosis | Underweight