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February 13, 2010 | Hyperthyroidism | 0 comments
Diagnosis of hyperthyroidism can be more complicated than you’d think. Because the symptoms of hyperthyroidism are generalized symptoms that are also caused by a lot of other diseases, it’s important to be tested properly by an endocrinologist.
Symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism include tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), irregular heartbeat, palpitations, general irritability, feeling hot all the time, having warm, moist skin,...
February 13, 2010 | Hyperthyroidism | 0 comments
Hyperthyroidism in children has some similarities and some differences with hyperthyroidism in adults. Hyperthyroidism in children is rare compared to the older population, but it does exist and needs to be properly diagnosed and treated.
There was a time when hyperthyroidism in children was under diagnosed, but routine screenings have now prevented that problem.
February 13, 2010 | Hyperthyroidism | 0 comments
Hyperthyroidism treatment works by finding a way to reduce the amount of hormones an overactive thyroid is producing. Hyperthyroidism treatment centers around three major avenues of relief: radiation therapy, drug therapy and surgery.
Hyperthyroidism treatment involving radiation therapy works by using radioactive iodine particles. The hormones the thyroid produces are the only cells in the body that are able to absorb iodine, so this hyperthyroidism...
February 13, 2010 | Hyperthyroidism | 0 comments
If your child has been diagnosed with pediatric hyperthyroidism, don’t despair. Treatment for this disorder is very effective and with proper management of the disease, he or she should suffer no ill effects. Many parents are not even aware of the possibility of pediatric hyperthyroidism, though, so it’s important to educate yourself about its symptoms, causes and treatments.
Pediatric hyperthyroidism has some important differences from hyperthyroidism...
February 13, 2010 | Hyperthyroidism | 0 comments
Natural remedies for hyperthyroidism are a good supplement to traditional medical therapy. Since hyperthyroidism is a metabolic disorder that is affected by the diet, it makes sense that dietary changes can have a positive effect.
Be warned though that it’s necessary to tell your doctor about any natural remedies for hyperthyroidism that you take so he or she can monitor any possible interference with your traditional therapy.
February 13, 2010 | Hyperthyroidism | 0 comments
Subclinical hyperthyroidism is a particular strain of hyperthyroidism where TSH levels are low or nonexistent but thyroid hormone levels are normal. Subclinical hyperthyroidism happens when thyroid levels rise, causing the pituitary gland to lower TSH levels.
Subclinical hyperthyroidism is especially hard to diagnose because it can occur without any symptoms, in which case it’s detected by a series of blood tests. If you do exhibit symptoms of subclinical...
February 13, 2010 | Hyperthyroidism | 0 comments
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism can be difficult to detect because they are rather generalized. However, when you exhibit several of these symptoms at once there is a good chance that hyperthyroidism is the problem.
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include but are not limited to: feelings of nervousness, moodiness, weakness or fatigue; heart palpitations, difficulty breathing and hand tremors; sensitivity to heat; unexplained hair loss; frequent need to move...
November 28, 2009 | Irritable Bowel Syndrome | 0 comments
In the largest, most comprehensive genetic analysis of childhood-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an international research team has identified five new gene regions, including one involved in a biological pathway that helps drive the painful inflammation of the digestive tract that characterizes the disease. A research team led by Hakon Hakonarson, M.D., Ph.D.
November 28, 2009 | Irritable Bowel Syndrome | 0 comments
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: FRX) today announced positive top-line results from two Phase 3 clinical trials assessing the safety and efficacy of once-daily dosing of the investigational drug linaclotide in patients with chronic constipation (CC).
November 28, 2009 | Irritable Bowel Syndrome | 0 comments
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXRX) announced that the company’s investigational new drug, LX1031, a tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) inhibitor, demonstrated positive results in clinically important parameters for the treatment of non-constipating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).