Why the thyroid gland needs iodine The thyroid gland needs iodine for hormone production – in hypothyroidism as well as in a healthy thyroid. In iodine deficiency, the thyroid gland can enlarge (goiter, iodine deficiency goiter) and develop hypothyroidism. The body must absorb iodine through food. The daily requirement for adolescents and adults (up to … Hypothyroidism: Nutrition – what you need to consider
Brief overview Common symptoms: Fatigue, weight gain, constipation, low mood, feeling cold. Investigations: Blood test for thyroid levels, ultrasound, scintigraphy. Treatment: L-thyroxine tablets Attention: Check hormone dose regularly (TSH value), correct treatment especially important during pregnancy Specialist: internal medicine (endocrinology), gynecology (for pregnant women), family doctor Hypothyroidism: symptoms In hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland produces too … Hypothyroidism
Lose weight with hypothyroidism Losing weight despite hypothyroidism is not easy, but still possible. The combination of different approaches helps: Take thyroid hormones As long as the cause of the unwanted weight gain – the lack of thyroid hormones – is not eliminated, people with hypothyroidism will hardly succeed in losing weight. Therefore, the first … Hypothyroidism: Weight loss
The term euthyroidism refers to the normal state of the pituitary-thyroid regulatory circuit, thus assuming adequate hormonal function of the two organs. The regulatory circuit is also called thyrotropic circuit. In various thyroid, pituitary, and hypothalamic diseases, it moves outside euthyroidism. What is euthyroidism? The clinical term euthyroidism refers to the normal state of a … Euthyroidism: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Swelling is usually referred to as edema, in which there is an accumulation of water in the tissues. Most often, swelling or edema is caused by disease and should therefore be quickly examined by a doctor. What is edema? The development of swelling or edema occurs when water or fluid is formed and stored outside … Swelling: Causes, Treatment & Help
Symptoms Drug-induced prolongation of the QT interval can rarely lead to severe arrhythmias. This is polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, known as torsade de pointes arrhythmia. It can be seen on the ECG as a wave-like structure. Due to the dysfunction, the heart cannot maintain blood pressure and can only pump insufficient blood and oxygen to the … Prolongation of the QT Interval
Depending on the thyroid disease present, treatment may require the use of medications, surgery, or radioiodine treatment. These forms of treatment can sometimes be used alone or in combination. There are no safely effective alternatives in homeopathy or herbal medicine for the treatment of thyroid disease. Iodide tablets The trace element iodine is a vital … Treatment of Thyroid Disorders
Symptoms Fatigue is a physiological and subjective response of the organism to mental and physical exertion. It is undesirable when it occurs rapidly, frequently, and excessively. Fatigue manifests itself, among other things, in a lack of energy, exhaustion, weakness, listlessness, and reduced performance and motivation. It can also be accompanied by irritability. Fatigue occurs acutely … Fatigue
Products Pethidine is commercially available as a solution for injection. It has been approved in many countries since 1947. The drug is subject to strict control as a narcotic and is available only by prescription. Structure and properties Pethidine (C15H21NO2, Mr = 247.3 g/mol) is a phenylpiperidine derivative. In pharmaceuticals, it is present as pethidine … Pethidine
Metabolism and metabolic processes are of great importance to human health and performance. Impairments can lead to a wide range of diseases. What is metabolism? Human metabolism is also known as metabolism or energy metabolism. In this context, metabolism, as a biological process, comprises a chain of processes that extends from the uptake of substances, … Metabolism: Structure, Function & Diseases
Products Lithium is commercially available in the form of tablets and sustained-release tablets (e.g., Quilonorm, Priadel, Lithiofor). Structure and properties The lithium ion (Li+) is a monovalent cation found in pharmaceuticals in the form of various salts. These include lithium citrate, lithium sulfate, lithium carbonate, and lithium acetate. For example, lithium carbonate (Li2CO3, Mr = … Lithium: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Liothyronine (T3) is commercially available in many countries in tablet form in combination with levothyroxine (T4) (Novothyral). In other countries, monopreparations without levothyroxine are also available. Structure and properties Liothyronine (C15H12I3NO4, Mr = 650.977 g/mol) is present in drugs as liothyronine sodium, a white to pale colored, hygroscopic powder that is practically insoluble in … Liothyronine