Thyroid Disease Flashcards
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Definition of Thyroid
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A large ductless gland in the neck which secretes hormones that regulate growth and development through to rate of metabolism. They do this by taking iodine from foods and converting it into Thyroxine which is then released into the blood.
2
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Physiological Changes in Pregnancy
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- Reduction in TSH in early pregnancy
- Thyroxine increases due to weak thyroid stimulating effect of HCG
- Basal metabolic rate increases from 4 months gestation
3
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Hyperthyroidism
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Defined as an over-active thyroid. (The thyroid produces too much thyroxine).
4
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Hyperthyroidism Symptoms
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- Weight loss
- Irritability
- Infertility
- Weakness
- Tremors
- Tachycardia
- Heat intolerance
5
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Hyperthyroidism Complications
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- Pre-eclampsia
- Prem delivery
- Misscarriage
6
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Hyperthyroidism Treatment
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- Surgery
- Anti-thyroid drug therapy
- Radioactive iodine therapy
7
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Hypothyroidism
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Defined as an under-active thyroid. (The thyroid produces too little thyroxine).
8
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Hypothyroidism Symptoms
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- Weight gain
- Sensitivity to col
- Dry skin and hair
- Muscle aches
- Depression
