Hypothyroidism is defined as failure of the thyroid gland to produce sufficient thyroid hormone to meet the metabolic demands of the body.1 If left untreated it can contribute to dyslipidemia, hypertension, cognitive impairment, infertility, and neuromuscular dysfunction. One in 200 persons in the United States has hypothyroidism based on the data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III).1 The prevalence increases with age, and is higher in females than in males.1
Primary gland failure or insufficient thyroid gland stimulation by the hypothalamus or pituitary gland are the possible causes of hypothyroidism.1 Primary gland failure can result from congenital abnormalities, autoimmune destruction (Hashimoto disease),
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LT4 has long half-life and slow intestinal absorption, which produces stable serum TSH, T4, and T3 levels with minimal diurnal variation.2 There are no high-quality RCTs that compared the safety and efficacy of name brand LT4 with generic LT4 products. The FDA requires all LT4 preparations to contain between 95% and 105% of the stated amount of LT4. Due to the narrow therapeutic index of LT4 even small differences in bioavailability between formulations may cause clinical hyper- or hypothyroidism. Experts recommend using LT4 from a single manufacturer, which is easier to do with name brand than generic products, especially because the differences in cost are small. The average LT4 replacement dose in adults with overt hypothyroidism is 1.6mcg/kg/day and the calculation is based on ideal body weight.2 PK’s ideal body weight is 59.3kg. The dose for PK would be 94.9 mcg or rounding up to …show more content…
Eleven randomized trials were included, in which 1216 patients were randomized. The meta-analysis concluded that the T4-T3 combination therapy used as replacement therapy for patients treated for hypothyroidism provided no advantage when compared with standard T4 monotherapy. No difference was found in the effectiveness of the combination therapy or monotherapy in any of the following symptoms (fatigue, bodily pain, depression anxiety) and no improvement in quality of life. Lipid profile was not improved in patients prescribed combination therapy, and no differences in weight change. Adverse events did not differ between regimens. Therefore, T4 monotherapy should remain the treatment of choice for clinical hypothyroidism.
Liotrix is a combination of T4 and T3 in a 4:1 ratio that attempts to mimic natural hormonal secretion.3 It is pure and chemically stable and has a predictable potency. It has several disadvantages, such as high cost and lack of therapeutic rationale, because most T3 is peripherally converted from
2. The subject who was diagnosed with secondary hypothyroidism was given levothyroxine (synthetic Thyroxine). After 6 weeks of
Hypothyroidism, while a common disorder, is often misdiagnosed due to its ability to mimic other common health problems. A simple, yet specialized blood test, coupled with a complete medical history, will allow the experts at RCMC Medical Center to not only diagnose the problem in a timely manner, but also develop a treatment plan based on the results, and your personal lifestyle, with the end goal of returning you to the level of health and wellness you
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The main treatment for hypothyroidism is synthetic thyroid hormone in pill form to replace what’s missing. Depending on the reason for the slow thyroid, adding more iodine to the diet and generally eating a healthy diet can help.
Hypothyroidism a common endocrine disorder resulting from deficiency of thyroid hormone which can cause symptoms such as fatigue, hair loss, and menstrual disturbances ("Hypothyroidism: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology," 2017).
Hypothyroidism isn’t picky, it can strike at any age and can affect anyone. However, it’s favorite victim appears to be women since it occurs in approximately 1 in 50 women and only about 1 in 1,000 men. It typically occurs in adults and becomes more common as age increases.
Hypothyroidism is defined by a reduction in the release of the main thyroid hormones, Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are essential in the homeostatic maintenance in the area of metabolic function (PetMD, 2017). This condition is not life-threatening and is usually very inexpensive to treat (WebMD, 2017). While there are many causes for hypothyroidism, the common causes include shrinking of the thyroid gland, tumors or cancer of the thyroid, congenital disease, iodine deficiency, and sometimes even an autoimmune issue where the body attacks its own thyroid. The risk for this disease appears to increase when the animal is spayed or neutered for currently unknown reasons (WebMD 2016). This condition is most
Primary hypothyroidism is “caused by the inability of the thyroid gland to make T3 and T4” (Hurd, 2006). It is the inability to make and retain sufficient amounts of T3 and T4, the common thyroid hormones. Secretions are controlled by a negative feedback mechanism, which controls the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary, which then stimulates T3 and T4 secretions (Wiersinga, 2014). Normal functions of the thyroid hormones are to maintain the basal metabolic rate, stimulate oxygen consumption, absorb carbohydrates from the intestines, regulate lipid metabolism, as well as activating the next phase of the hair growth cycle (Melmed, 2011)(Contreras-Jurado, 2015).
The day of the dead is a Mexican holiday mainly celebrated throughout the central and southern regions. It also can be found celebrated in Latin America.This festival that takes place on November 1st and November 2nd is based around remembering your deceased loved ones while gathering with your family. The roots of Day of The Dead or Dia de los Muertos are found in Mexico where it was celebrated over 3,000 years ago by the Aztec empire. In the recent years Christianity has influenced the Day of The Dead. Day of The Dead is celebrated by many people, in a survey by world wide public relations agency it showed almost 28% of people in the United States celebrates the Mexican holiday. Reasons for the celebration being
Thyroid hormone deficiency in the body is risky to the malfunction of the vital organs. Alterations like lowering and slowing of the biological processes in the body are assumed by the illness. These variations may replicate those that come about with age. The symptoms associated with hypothyroidism may be difficult to describe especially in the old persons. Hypothyroidism can show different manifestations and signs, depending on the health condition, age and sex of the patient. Thus, for it to be treated appropriately, the nursing practitioner has to have the correct diagnosis (Garber, 2012). Since the disorder is more evident at old age, it is, therefore, vital for thyroid disorder among the aged to be a matter of discussion (Laurberg, 2005). Thus, this thesis aims at discussing the effects of hypothyroidism to a seventy years old male
b.ii. The dosage will depend on the age, weight, and other health issues of the person.
Thyroxine replacement therapy is main treatment for hypothyroidism and it takes long term recovery. It is treated by replacing the amount of hormone that the patients cannot longer make, to bring their T4 and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) back to normal. The normal dosage of thyroxine is 1.6 µg per kilogram body weight. In adult patients without cardiovascular disease, intake of thyroxine supplement based on target goal. The dosage will increase slowly depends on elevation of
Hypothyroidism occurs when there is an abnormally low amount of activity in the thyroid gland, a small gland on the front of a patient’s neck. A sluggish thyroid gland may cause a number of symptoms, including: muscle weakness, mental and physical fatigue, fluid retention, weight gain, hearing and vision difficulties, depression,
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