Hormonal Disorders

Here are some frequently asked questions related to hyperthyroidism: Q: I was confused when I asked my doctor about mythyroid hormone level. She talked about T3 and T4. What do these have to do with thyroid hormone? A: There are two slightly different forms of thyroid hormone that circulate in the bloodstream. One form is abbreviated as T3, which is […]

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to hyperthyroidism: Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which there is overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism may include a rapid heartbeat, tremor of the fingers and hands, weight loss, and the inability to tolerate heat. The most common form of hyperthyroidism is

Here are definitions of medical terms related to hyperthyroidism. Adam’s apple: Part of the cartilage at the front of the neck that forms the larynx or voice box. It is more prominent visually and by touch in men than in women. Anti-adrenergic drug: Any of a number of chemical agents that act to suppress the effects of

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on hyperthyroidism. Thyroid Foundation of America (TFA)  Phone: 800-832-8321 www.tsh.org American Autoimmune Related Disease Association  http://www.aarda.org/ National Graves’ Disease Foundation (NGDF)  Phone: 828-877-5251 www.ngdf.org American Thyroid Association  www.thyroid.org Healthfinder, an Internet health information service developed in conjunction with the US Department of Health and Human Services.  www.healthfinder.gov

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which there is too little thyroid hormone in the bloodstream. The thyroid gland, which produces the thyroid hormones, is said to be “underactive,” because it does not produce enough thyroid hormone for the body to function normally. Inadequate production of thyroid hormone affects stimulation of cells and organs in the body. The