Articles related to "Hypothyroidism"



Hypothyroidism and Atherosclerosis
Along with smoking, hypertension, and elevated cholesterol, hypothyroidism is a significant risk factor for atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.
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Hypothyroidism In Dogs
Hypothyroidism is a common hormone deficiency in dogs, while hyperthyroidism is more common in cats.
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Subclinical Hypothyroidism May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Women with low thyroid may be more at risk for cardiovascular disease. Even slightly low normal levels may increase the risk for postmenopausal women.
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Your Thyroid: What it is and What it does
I'll explain some thyroid basics including: <li>a definition of the thyroid </li> <li>its appearance</li> <li>location in the body</li> <li>and function.</li>
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Congenital Hypothyroidism
An explanation of this rare condition, including symptoms and treatment.
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Canine Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism in dogs can cause sudden onset of epilepsy, unprovoked aggression, moodiness, depression, hyperactivity, anxiety, and other undesirable behaviors.
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Canine Hypothyroidism
Dogs are susceptible to many different autoimmune disorders. One of the most common is autoimmune canine hypothyroidism.
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Hypothyroidism And Infertility
Sometimes infertility is not caused by reproductive system problems. It can be caused by diseases of other organs, including the thyroid.
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Hypothyroidism in Children
Hypothyroidism can affect one in 3,000 children born in the United States today. Do you know the warning signs?
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Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) has causes and symptoms similar to those of overt hypothyroidism. This article describes SH and explains why it should be treated.
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A Whole Lotta Hypothyroidism Facts
Let's get some facts clear about hypothyroidism here.
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Genetic Link To Congenital Hypothyroidism
Researchers in France identify a possible genetic link in congenital thyroid disease.
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Greyhounds and Hypothyroidism
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Hypothyroidism and Its Pals
A look at complementary remedies for hypothyroidism and its associated illnesses.
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Hypothyroidism during Pregnancy effects IQ Scores
A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine indicates that undiagnosed hypothyroidism during pregnancy impacts the child's intellectual performance in school. These provocative findings prompted comment from The American Thyroid Association and The Thyroid Society. What do you think?
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Hypothyroidism During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Miscarriage
New research documents that pregnant women with hypothyroidism are four times more likely to experience miscarriage.
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Hypothyroidism Glossary
You know you have hypothyroidism. You understand some of the basics, right? Well, let's continue our exploration into this topic with some definitions and descriptions of terms that relate to this and other thyroid conditions.
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Introducing the Coping With Hypothyroidism Course
Coping with Hypothyroidism is not always so easy. My course, at Suite University, tries to make it as simple as possible so that you can live well with this chronic condition.
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Living Well With Hypothyroidism (A Book Review)
Before your thyroid went haywire, your body functioned great on auto-pilot. Now, it's on manual control and someone threw away the manual. Mary Shomon's new book can help.
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The Fibromyalgia/Hypothyroidism Link
Elaine Moore says that "The link between hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia has recently intensified. It’s long been known that about 15 percent of patients with primary hypothyroidism go on to develop fibromyalgia." Further discussion will be found within this article.
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Thyroid Hormone and Cardiovascular Disease - Hypothyroidism
Too little thyroid hormone can significantly increase your risk of heart disease.
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What are the Symptoms of Hypothyroidism?
Learn about the common and perhaps not-so common symptoms of Hypothyroidism.
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Euthyroid GD
Euthyroid Graves' disease is a condition characterized by the signs and symptoms of thyroid eye disease in the absence of thyroid dysfunction.
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Euthyroid Graves' Disease
Euthyroid Graves' disease is a condition characterized by the signs and symptoms of thyroid eye disease in the absence of thyroid dysfunction.
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Improve Thyroid Function
Tired? Sluggish? Fuzzy-brained? Trouble sleeping? Gaining weight? Symptoms some women attribute to stress or exhaustion could actually be a slow adrenal system.
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New Thyroid Disease
Recent studies show that thyroid function test results can be misleading. In a recently discovered MCT8 mutation, hypothyroidism occurs but not its typical lab pattern.
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Pregnancy and Graves' disease
This article describes the current views on treating Graves' disease in patients diagnosed with Graves' disease or who develop hyperthyroidism during pregnancy.
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The Thyroid and Adrenal Connection
When, and only when, autoimmune hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency occur together, correcting one disorder can effectively correct the other.
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Three Required Newborn Tests
Newborns are tested for a variety of medical conditions after birth. Testing varies from state to state, but your baby will be automatically tested for three conditions.
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Thyroid Disease
Neuropsychiatric symptoms are common features of thyroid disease and include bipolar disorder, depression, cognitive changes, and sleep disturbances.
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Thyroid Disease
Cardiac changes occur in both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. A new study shows that mild subclinical hypothyroidism doubles the risk of congestive heart failure.
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Thyroid Disease Triggers
Autoimmune thyroid disorders develop in people with certain predisposing genes when they're exposed to specific environmental triggers. This article describes these trigg
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Bladderwrack: A Sea Scam?
This article discusses bladderwrack, recently touted as an herbal weight-loss supplement. Find out here if it does what its makers say it can.
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Count Your Blessings
It's that time of year again. Time to stop, turn off the television and radio, shut down the computer and reflect on the positives in your life.
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Forgotten Foundations of Thyroid Knowledge
Medicine has always gone in "fits and starts." It is often by chance alone that certain ideas are taken up by the system and then taught as gospel. Today's scientists are often only rediscovering old facts.
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Introduction To Me
A basic introduction to the content editor of this topic, Deanna Couras Goodson, with a brief insight into her own struggle with this illness.
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Martin, A Hypothyroid Dog
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Me and My Thyroid
Weight problems often impact those of us with hypothyroidism. I share my personal struggle with weight here.
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Pregnancy and Thyroid Disease
Your unborn child can be effected by your thyroid disease. Careful monitoring is necessary to maintain both your health and the health of your baby.
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So, How Do I Know If It Is My Thyroid?
The symptoms of thyroid disease are often vague and can mimic other diseases. How can you decide if it really is thyroid related?
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The New "T3 Treatment" Thyroid Solution or Unethical Experiment?
There are many studies promoting the use of T3 in addition to thyroxine therapy for the treatment of hypothyroidism. There are probably just as many that say it can be harmful. M. Sara Rosenthal joins us as a guest today to discuss this controversial issue. She is the author of <u>The Thyroid Sourcebook: Everything You Wanted to Know</u> and <u>The Thyroid Sourcebook for Women</u>.
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Treatment Options (Part I)
In this series, we will explore some of the treatment options for thyroid disease. As always your comments and discussion are welcome. Which option did you choose? Was it a good choice for you? What advice would you give those who are making this choice now?
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What do I do now?
Have you just found out that you have thryoid disease? Are you feeling thoroughly confused by the variety and amount of information on the 'net? Where do you go from here?
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A Sketch of the Scottish Terrier
From their rugged badger dog roots in Scotland to the pampered life of President Bush's Barney and Miss Beazley, this sturdy little canine makes a devoted pet.
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Declining Testosterone Levels
If it's not caused by a medical condition, you can probably boost your declining testosterone levels naturally by following a sensible lifestyle.
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Quick Weight Loss
Anyone trying to lose weight has physical, psychological and behavioral factors that are keeping them fat. Addressing them all will produce the quickest weight loss.
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The TSH Thyroid Function Test
The TSH test result is an excellent tool for screening new patients for thyroid disease. But in some cases of autoimmune thyroid disease, the results can be misleading.
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Thyroid Disorders
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, up to 27 million of Americans may be affected with thyroid disorders. More than 50% are undiagnosed.
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Basic Causes of Thyroid Dysfunction
What makes good thyroids go bad? It's a combination of things including hormonal imbalances, preexisting conditions and much more. Read more about the basics of thyroid dysfunction here.
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Becoming an Active Participant in Your Health Care
Many people don't feel empowered enough to address their concerns with their doctors openly. Here are some tips and tricks to get empowered and become an active co-manager of your conditions.
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