Thyroid disease

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• Thyroid disease

• Thyroid is a gland shaped like a butterfly, located behind the neck

• Epidemiology: geographical distribution, sex and age

• Etiology: iodine deficiency or excess population

• HYPERTHYROIDISM

• HYPOTHYROIDISM

• Abnormal increase in T3 and T4 and low TSH level

• Increased transcription of cellular proteins and basal metabolic rate

• Decreased T4, increased T3 and TSH

• Loss or atrophy of thyroid tissue due to thyroid dysfunction

• Lethargy Dry hair and skin Cold intolerance Constipation Weight gain Bradycardia Goiter Cardiomegaly Periorbital swelling

• Irritability Excessive sweating Lost weight Fatigue and palpitations Tachycardia Hyperreflexia Muscular weakness

• Diagnosis: Clinic history Physical exam Thyroid blood test Biopsy

• Treatment Synthetic thyroxine dependent on weight, cause condition and medications

• Treatment Oral radioactive iodine, beta-blockers, and surgery