Graves’ disease is a condition in which a person’s immune system attacks certain cells and tissues in the body, including the thyroid gland, the same way it would attack foreign bacteria or viruses. In people with Graves’ disease, this leads to an overactive (i.e., “hyper”) thyr...
Signs and Symptoms of Underactive and Overactive Thyroid The signs and symptoms of both conditions are related to the excess or deficiency of circulating thyroid hormones. Some of the signs and symptoms may overlap – goiter (enlarged thyroid gland) may be present in both hypo- and hyperthyroidism...
Other types of thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid), such as acute thyroiditis and postpartum thyroiditis Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism describes excessive production of thyroid hormone, a less common condition than hypothyroidism. Symptoms of hypothyroidism usually relate to increased metabolism. In mil...
Other types of thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid), such as acute thyroiditis and postpartum thyroiditis Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism describes excessive production of thyroid hormone, a less common condition than hypothyroidism. Symptoms of hypothyroidism usually relate to increased metabolism. In mil...
Significantfatigueand exhaustion Friends or family members of anyone experiencing symptoms of thyroid storm (who may not be able to function normally) should take the affected individual to an emergency department immediately. How Is Thyroid Storm Diagnosed? 5 Tests ...
Symptoms of an Overactive Thyroid This condition called hyperthyroidism is just a long word that basically means your thyroid produces too much of the hormone, thyroxine. Your thyroid is overactive and burning energy all the time. If not corrected it will burn out. Many allopathic physicians wi...
A miscarriage is the loss of pregnancy before the 20-week mark in the pregnancy. Here's what you need to know about the signs and symptoms Pregnancy should be an exciting time, but for many women the fear of having a miscarriage can overshadow this. ...
The mast cells then release chemicals, such as histamines, cytokines, and leukotrienes, that cause your allergy symptoms. Your symptoms will depend on how much of the antigen you came in contact with and where it entered your body. For instance, if you breathe it in, you may have an itch...
There are several stages of eczema. The symptoms at each stage are a little bit different and can change as the condition progresses with time. Acute stage:At first, an eczema rash forms small fluid-filled bumps (vesicles). These bumps can ooze or flake when scratched. During this stage, ...
Miscarriage during the months 4-6 of pregnancy (second trimester) is usually related to an abnormality in the mother rather than in the fetus. Chronic disease:Chronic illnesses, includingdiabetes, severehigh blood pressure,kidney disease,lupus, and an underactive or overactive thyroid gland, are fr...