Thyroid disease

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