hypothyroidism

Weight gain

...crine disease s such as Cushing's syndrome or hypothyroidism . It may also be caused by heart or lung disorders as well. Full article >>> Healthy Weight Gain When is it OK to gain weight? There are many reasons why people may need or want to gain weight. Full article >>> Weig...

Vitiligo

...-system abnormalities, such as Graves' disease , hypothyroidism (under-functioning thyroid gland ), thyroiditis ( inflammation of the thyroid), vitiligo ... Full article >>> Vitiligo Vocal cord cancer Vocal cord paralysis Voice disorders Volkmann’s ischemic contracture Vo...

Urinary Incontinence

...tive colitis ultrasound Underactive thyroid ( hypothyroidism ) Upper limb disorders (ULDs) and Repetitive strain syndrome (RSI) Urinary incontinence in women ... Full article >>> The spasm s lead to temporary loss of consciousness , stop the mother from breathing , may make her ...

Ultrasound

...tive colitis ultrasound Underactive thyroid ( hypothyroidism ) Upper limb disorders (ULDs) and Repetitive strain syndrome (RSI) Urinary incontinence in women ... Full article >>> A clinical pregnancy continues at least until it can be documented with an ultrasound exam showing the ...

Ulcerative colitis

...tive colitis ultrasound Underactive thyroid ( hypothyroidism ) Upper limb disorders (ULDs) and Repetitive strain syndrome (RSI) Urinary incontinence in women ... Full article >>> Mild ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease , which consists of intermittent bouts of cramps , diarrhea...

Ulcer

...tive colitis ultrasound Underactive thyroid ( hypothyroidism ) Upper limb disorders (ULDs) and Repetitive strain syndrome (RSI) Urinary incontinence in women ... Full article >>> ULCER ATED EYE AND LID SYMPTOMS"The eye has become inflamed, resulting in an ulcer on the eyeball. T...

Tuberculosis

...tive colitis ultrasound Underactive thyroid ( hypothyroidism ) Upper limb disorders (ULDs) and Repetitive strain syndrome (RSI) Urinary incontinence in women ... Full article >>> Fish Tuberculosis A systemic disease caused by various species of Mycobacterium. Myco bacterial infec...

TSH

...tine screening in people with a family history of hypothyroidism , during and after pregnancy , and when the very ...e doctors doubt the test's ability to detect mild hypothyroidism . Full article >>> Excess TSH (or similar hormone s), cysts , and tumor s will e...

Triglyceride level

... caused by medical conditions such as diabetes , hypothyroidism , kidney disease or liver disease . Full article >>> Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium ) tablets Indications: adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total cholesterol , LDL cholesterol , apo B, and triglyceride level s and to increa...

Transurethral resection of the prostate

...tive colitis ultrasound Underactive thyroid ( hypothyroidism ) Upper limb disorders (ULDs) and Repetitive strain syndrome (RSI) Urinary incontinence in women ... Full article >>> The common surgical procedure for BPH is transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). In this proced...

Thyroxine

...er, a significant sign that the infant may have hypothyroidism are low T4 ( thyroxine , a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland which regulates metabolism ) levels and high TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone , ... Full article >>> - thyroxine (T4) test Hyperventilation syndrome Hyp...

Thyroiditis

...of the thyroid gland that frequently results in hypothyroidism (lowered thyroid function). Full article >&#...imoto's thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. Other common causes include surgical removal of the thyroid gland , radioact...

Thyroid gland

... called hyperthyroidism , or underactive, called hypothyroidism . In this article Hyperthyroid ... Full article...sorders, including Down's syndrome or untreated hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid gland ). Full article >>> Remember chronic fatigue can ...

Thyroid diseases

... Thyroid diseases including hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism may produce brittle nails or splitting of the nail bed from the nail plate (onycholysis) ... Full article >>> Thyroid peroxidase antibodies can also be present in other thyroid diseases . Also, some people who have normal thyroid f...

Thyroid cancer

...of iodide accumulation, a condition that leads to hypothyroidism and cretinism . Full article >>> - Calcium and magnesium have a beneficial effect in helping the body resist colon cancer . Natural iron supplements help prevent thyroid cancer . (But many iron supplements are dangerous! Take bla...

Thyroid function tests

...l. Full article >>> Diagnosis of hypothyroidism is based on the patient's observations, medical history, physical examination , and thyroid function tests . Full article >>> Your doctor may also request blood tests to check your level of vitamin B -12, a urinalysis , thyroid...

Thyroid disease

...yroidism ) Underproduction of thyroid hormone ( hypothyroidism ) Benign (noncancerous) thyroid disease Thy...Thyroid disease s including hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism may produce brittle nails or splitting of the nail bed from the nail plate (onycholysis) ... Ful...

Tendonitis

...multiple myeloma , pregnancy , acromegaly , and hypothyroidism ). Full article >>> Jumper's Knee ( Patella r Tendonitis ) tenderness right below the knee or upper shin area. The patella r tendon in the knee joint is repeatedly pulled on, causing inflammation and pain , especially ...

Temperature

...article >>> Low body temperature . hypothyroidism A condition of low thyroid hormone production resulting in weight gain , hair loss , sluggishness and thickening of the skin . Full article >>> Measuring temperature with a rectal thermometer is considered the most accurate met...

Systemic lupus erythematosus

... lupus ), syphilis , a thyroid disorder (such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism ), ... Full article >>> an inherited disease such as sickle cell anemia or systemic lupus erythematosus ... Full article >>> Scleroderma , systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthri...

Syphilis

...-Jakob disease , normal-pressure hydrocephalus , hypothyroidism , syphilis , brain tumor , vitamin B12 deficiency , and of course, ... Full article >>>...

Subacute thyroiditis

...iffusely enlarged gland may occur in hereditary hypothyroidism , in postpartum patients, or from use of iodides or lithium. Full article >>> Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis Legionnaire's disease Osteomyelitis Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Pericarditis , post -MI Retroperitoneal fibro...

Stillbirth

..., ... Full article >>> Undiagnosed hypothyroidism during pregnancy increases the chance of stillbirth or growth retardation of the fetus . It also increases the chance that the mother may experience complications such as anemia , eclampsia , and placenta l abruption. Full article >&#...

Smoking

...id disease , particularly auto immune hyper- and hypothyroidism . Full article >>> Smoking Next - Women who smoke are not bad people. Most, even if they really enjoy the physical sensations and social interactions that are associated with smoking , understand that they are addicted to nicotine ...

Sleep apnea

... narcolepsy ) Other medical conditions (such as hypothyroidism , hypercalcemia , and hypo/hypernatremia) ... Full article >>> enlargement of jaw and other facial bones; overgrowth of bone and cartilage in the joints , causing arthritis , back pain , and curvature of the spine ( kyphosis );...

Sarcoidosis

... scleroderma , sarcoidosis , amyloidosis , and hypothyroidism ; deficiency of vitamin A ; ... Full article >>> Thalidomide has shown promise in treating skin conditions associated with sarcoidosis , lupus and Behcet's syndrome . Arthritis . Full article >>> Elevations in...

Rheumatoid Arthritis

... conditions that may mimic fibromyalgia include hypothyroidism , lupus , rheumatoid arthritis and infections . These can usually be excluded by examination and labor atory tests. Full article >>>...

Rheumatoid

... conditions that may mimic fibromyalgia include hypothyroidism , lupus , rheumatoid arthritis and infections . These can usually be excluded by examination and labor atory tests. Full article >>>...

Remission

...ease to go into remission . Some people develop hypothyroidism (an underproduction of thyroid hormone ) after Graves' disease goes away. Full article >>> The symptoms usually come and go. Flare-ups of symptoms alternate with times when you have no symptoms ( remission s). Symptoms include: di...

Primary

...endocrine system , such as a pituitary tumor or hypothyroidism . Full article >>> Primary brain tumor s include any tumor that originates in the brain. Tumor s may be localized to a small area, invasive (spread to nearby areas), benign (noncancerous) or malignant ( cancer ous). Full art...

Primary amyloidosis

...lossia and other enlarged organ s) Congenital hypothyroidism (newborn with decreased or, rarely, no thyroid hormone production) Down's syndrome Primary amyloidosis ... Full article >>> Amyloidosis may be either primary (with no known cause) or secondary (caused by another disease , i...

Physical examination

...out medical causes for the symptoms (for example: hypothyroidism , pregnancy , kidney disease ). Full article >>> Physical examination can confirm the symptoms. It may demonstrate signs of heart failure (or cardiomyopathy ) in the chronic form. Peripheral blood smear demonstrates motile t...

Open heart surgery

...rt procedures, radiation therapy to the chest, hypothyroidism and systemic lupus erythematosus . Full article >>> MYOtherm XP cardioplegia delivery system Device designed for use during routine open heart surgery where stopping the heart is required. Mfg: Medtronic Perfusion Systems (former...

Neck cancer

...y , as well as certain medications can also cause hypothyroidism . Full article >>>...

Myxedema

... (mksd´m), condition associated with severe hypothyroidism and lack of thyroid hormone in the adult. In th... rare, life-threatening complication of untreated hypothyroidism . Full article >>> Myxedema coma , the most severe form of hypothyroidism , is ra...

Muscle cramps

...mple, people whose bradycardia is due to severe hypothyroidism also can have constipation , muscle cramps , weight gain (often despite poor appetite ), very dry skin , hair that is thin and dry, ... Full article >>> Articles and webcasts about post stroke rehabilitation , including i...

Mental retardation

...2; If an infant has mental retardation from hypothyroidism , thyroid hormone medication will control symptoms of hypothyroidism but will not reverse the mental disabilities . Too much thyroid hormone medication can increase ...

Lupus erythematosus

... lupus ), syphilis , a thyroid disorder (such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism ), ... Full article >>> an inherited disease such as sickle cell anemia or systemic lupus erythematosus ... Full article >>> Scleroderma , systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid ar...

Iron Overload

...#62;> These include an underactive thyroid ( hypothyroidism ), a genetic disorder of iron overload ( hemochromatosis ) or excessive blood levels of calcium ( hypercalcemia ). Full article >>> Other complications, such as iron overload , which can lead to organ damage, may occur. Pa...

Hypothyroidism

...nd physical sluggishness. The most severe form of hypothyroidism is myxedema , which is a medical emergency . F...ypothyroidism : Can it cause neuropathy ? Q. Can hypothyroidism cause peripheral neuropathy ? Kathleen/ Louisiana ... Full article >>> Hypothyroid...

Hypogonadism

...yroidism , or a high level of thyroid hormone s hypothyroidism , or a low level of thyroid hormone s hypogonadism , or a low level of testosterone ... Full article >>> A lack of breast development may be secondary to congenital absence of gland ular tissue , a systemic disorder, radi...

Hyperthyroidism

... Thyroid diseases including hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism may produce brittle nails or splitting of the n... lupus ), syphilis , a thyroid disorder (such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism ), ... Full article >>> Hypothyroidism is treated with thyroid...

Hyperthyroid

...hyroid diseases including hyperthyroid ism or hypothyroidism may produce brittle nails or splitting of the n... lupus ), syphilis , a thyroid disorder (such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroid ism ), ... Full article >>> Hypothyroidism (not enough thyroid ...

Hypercalcemia

...#62;> These include an underactive thyroid ( hypothyroidism ), a genetic disorder of iron overload ( hemochromatosis ) or excessive blood levels of calcium ( hypercalcemia ). Full article >>> When blood calcium levels fall ( hypocalcemia ), calcium is released from bones to restor...

Hydrocephalus

...-Jakob disease , normal-pressure hydrocephalus , hypothyroidism , syphilis , brain tumor , vitamin B12 deficiency , and of course, ... Full article >>> Buildup of spinal fluid within the brain ( hydrocephalus ). Fluid on the brain is more likely to occur if the stroke was caused by bleeding...

Hormone levels

... low thyroid hormone levels , a condition called hypothyroidism . It is very common in women between the ages of 25 and 50. Full article >>> It is now well known that physical exercise can alter hormone levels within the body and have a positive effect on our moods, however new research has dem...

Hip

...bolic or endocrine disorders (e.g., diabetes , hypothyroidism , Wilson's disease ) Obesity Repetitive overuse (e.g. Full article >>> The part of your body including your hip bones is the pelvic area. At the bottom of the pelvis , several layers of muscle stretch between your legs. The ...

Goiter

...dications: replacement or supplemental therapy in hypothyroidism ; management or prevention of various types of euthyroid goiter s; ... Full article >>> goiter (enlarged thyroid gland ) muscle pain or weakness loss of interest in sex numb, tingling hands dry skin swollen eyelids ...

Gingivitis

...roidism - hyperthyroidism , brief version * - hypothyroidism and myxedema - hypothyroidism , brief version * ... Full article >>> Infections can occur in the root canals, gu...

Genital

...of iodide accumulation, a condition that leads to hypothyroidism and cretinism . Full article >>> Enhanced physical changes, such as increased blood flow to the genital s and breast enlargement, often make women more responsive to sexual arousal. Vagina l secretions are frequently increase...

Galactose

...orn screening tests in the U.S. include those for hypothyroidism (underactivity of the thyroid gland ) , PKU ( phenylketonuria ), galactose mia , ... Full article >>>...

Fetal

... and maternal complications similar to untreated hypothyroidism . Full article >>> Pregnant women over 35 should consider whether to have an amniocentisis to test for fetal abnormalities. This article details the procedure, the risks and benefits. Full article >>> Immunoglobulin ...

Fetal

... and maternal complications similar to untreated hypothyroidism . Full article >>> Pregnant women over 35 should consider whether to have an amniocentisis to test for fetal abnormalities. This article details the procedure, the risks and benefits. Full article >>> Immunoglobulin ...

Esophageal spasm

...geal spasm , polymyositis or dermatomyositis , hypothyroidism and scleroderma esophagus . Symptoms ... Full article >>> Achalasia (a failure of LES relaxation, causing the esophagus to become dilated and filled with retained food ) Diffuse esophageal spasm Lack of muscle coordinatio...

Erythema

... lupus ), syphilis , a thyroid disorder (such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism ), ... Full article >>> Scleroderma , systemic lupus erythema tosus and rheumatoid arthritis are three common examples of these disease s. Full article >>> Erythema Redness of the skin . E...

Endocrine

...yroidism , or a high level of thyroid hormone s hypothyroidism , or a low level of thyroid hormone s ... Full article >>> endocrine glands Glands that are ductless and release their secretions directly into the blood stream. endometriosis ... Full article >>> endocrine ...

Ejaculation

...s determined that over 63 percent of the men with hypothyroidism were diagnose d with low sexual desire, premature ejaculation and delayed ejaculation . Full article >>> Impotence : A common problem among men characterized by the consi stent inability to sustain an erection sufficient for...

Edema

...on that develops after several years of untreated hypothyroidism is called myx edema . Myx edema can cause you to become cold , slow to talk and move, and possibly drowsy. You might even fall into a coma . How is it diagnose d? Full article >>> This article outlines the mechanisms of o edem...

Eclampsia

...bor . Full article >>> Undiagnosed hypothyroidism during pregnancy increases the chance of stillbirth or growth retardation of the fetus . It also increases the chance that the mother may experience complications such as anemia , eclampsia , and placenta l abruption. Full article >&#...

Dysplasia

...bolic or endocrine disorders (e.g., diabetes , hypothyroidism , Wilson's disease ) Obesity Repetitive overuse (e.g. Full article >>> Malignancy : Fanconi anemia predisposes particularly to a disturbance of bone marrow growth called myelo dysplasia and to acute myeloid leukemia . Fu...