Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is a condition where the thyroid gland is attacked by a variety of cell and antibody-mediated immune processes. It was discovered by Hakaru Hashimoto in Germany in 1912. This disease was the first to be recognized as an autoimmune disease. Hashimoto’s can lead to hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid does not produce enough hormones in order to meet the bodies needs. The exact cause of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is unknown, but many factors
hypothyroidism. Some tests physicians may run include blood tests, TSH tests, T4 tests, antithyroid antibody tests, a CT scan and an ultrasound. The blood drawn from the blood tests reveals an increase in antibodies against thyroid proteins. (Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Pg. 1/2) “The TSH test is usually the first test performed. TSH test detects even tiny amounts of TSH in the blood and is the most accurate measure of thyroid activity available.” (NIH Pg. 3/6) CT scan and Ultrasound create images that
brain function properly (thyroid.org). When not functioning properly, thyroid dysfunctions occur disrupting the three points of control: the hypothalamus in the brain, the pituitary gland, and the thyroid gland. Common thyroid disorders include Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease, thyroid disorders like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, and nodules or goiters (health line). The focus of this paper will be hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism
Hashimoto Thyroiditis Hashimoto thyroiditis, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease (An illness that occurs when the body tissues are attacked by its own immune system) that attacks the thyroid gland causing inflammation and interfering with its ability to produce thyroid hormones. Hashimoto thyroiditis is known to be the most common form of thyroiditis and also the most common thyroid disorder in America. According to Womenshealth.gov (May
The goal of the provider is to determine an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan based on the patient’s physical signs and symptoms, history, and diagnostic test outcomes. The rational for diagnostic testing is to establish a diagnosis in symptomatic patients, screen for disease, provide prognostic information, and monitor therapy (Abram, 2015). In the two proceeding case studies, patient symptoms are presented with laboratory diagnostic results. Using the provided information differential
commonly symptoms one may experience are fatigue, depression, constipation and enlarged thyroid to name a few. However, there are ways to diagnose and treat Hashimoto’s Disease. Doctors may test “the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH),” (Norwood, 2014), and draw blood to test form any abnormality in the antibodies. While there is, no cure now for Hashimoto’s Disease, hormone replacement medication or HRT for short are prescribed to help increase the thyroid hormone levels. These medications will not completely
Jennifer Mauro & Henna Assifi Mrs. Panah Anatomy 17 October 2017 Endocrine System There are many organ systems involved in allowing the human body to function properly. A very important one is the endocrine system, which is made up of glands that produce and secrete hormones into the bloodstream. These hormones are a chemical communication system that transfers information between cells that regulate different functions of the body. These functions include metabolism, growth, and sexual development
Introduction The agglutination principle is commonly used by serological quantitative assay to quantify unknown antigen or antibodies in a biological fluid. As all the Antibody isotypes are divalent or polyvalent, one antibody can bind to several antigens which will form chain linkage and clumping of antigen, giving rise to a lattice formation (antigen and antibodies complex). The lattice structure form by clumping of antigens and antibodies is process call agglutination. There are two types of
the brain and responsible for TSH production) produces more TSH in an attempt to stimulate your thyroid gland to churn out more thyroid hormones. WHAT CAUSES HYPOTHYOIDISM? The most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis which is an autoimmune disorder. Hashimoto’s makes your body to produce antibodies that attack and damage your thyroid gland. There are also many other variety of factors that causes under active thyroid which includes: • If anyone in your family is with a thyroid
Due to her Hashimoto’s diagnosis JJ should begin pharmacologic treatment. The mainstay for treatment of hypothyroidism is levothyroxine4. Levothyroxine is synthetic T4 that comes in a variety of strengths and is a relatively cheap generic medication. Levothyroxine has
The thyroid, part of the endocrine system, is a butterfly shaped organ located in the neck superior to the collarbone and inferior to the Adam’s apple. It consists of two lateral lobes, which are then connected by a median tissue mass called the isthmus. Also, the thyroid helps in maintaining metabolism (process by which cells use energy) by producing two hormones known as triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). In an over productive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), T3 and T4 are going to be overproduced
The doctors used to replace the thyroid hormone for the people who suffered from the hypothyroidism. They followed this procedure for several years. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the condition which we can observe in the thyroid diseases. This is the condition where we cannot observe any symptoms, by the way it’s very difficult to diagnose the disease. We can able to diagnose the disease by microscope examination
Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder that effects the lives of many people. In hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, causing an array of symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, depression, swelling of limbs, lack of focus and many more. The current standard of treatment of hypothyroidism is hormone replacement therapy with a synthetic form of thyroxine (T4) called Levothyroxine or T4 Monotherapy. The whole idea behind T4 Monotherapy is that the Levothyroxine
deeply understand the errors in my biochemical and anatomical pathways. My unpredictable episodes of peripheral neuropathy, tingling, impaired sensation had my neurologists questioning multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. I went through several MRI’s, metabolic panels, and countless other tests that resulted in indefinite outcomes. Eventually, my doctors had more questions than answers. Because of this, I believe that investing myself in research will allow
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system, and it is controlled by the pituitary which is known as the “master gland” of the endocrine system. The pituitary controls the thyroid by producing Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) which stimulates the production of thyroid hormones. . The thyroid gland secretes two main hormones: Thyroxine (T4) and Tri-Iodothyronine (T3). These hormones increase metabolic rate, heat production, oxygen consumption, appetite, growth
To humans, having a healthy immune system is essential. Our immune system is important because it helps the body fight any foreign bacteria, viruses, and diseases by attacking it, which is why we must take care of it as much as possible by strengthening it. But this so called defense system can also cause problems such as attacking donated organs or blood from another individual, unless the organs or blood are carefully matched. It may also overreact to harmless invaders such as pollen grains, which
Introduction The case study selected focused on Grave’s disease an autoimmune disorder involving over production of thyroid hormones triidiothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). In the United States it is the most common form of hyperthyroidism. The over taxed organ then becomes enlarged (goiter). This case study report will discuss the clinical progression and presentation of this disease, define and describe what an autoimmune disorder is, outline what clinical testing is performed for proper diagnosis
hepatitis A, B or C infection. Evidence suggests that a predisposition to autoimmune hepatitis may run in families. People who already have an autoimmune disease, such as celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis or hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), may be more likely to develop autoimmune