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- Q Can my thyroid disorder cause arrhythmia?
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Depending on its severity, hyperthyroidism can result in a variety of complications, including atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is an arrhythmia condition where the heart's chambers quiver ineffectively rather than beating. Without effective... Full Answer
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- Q How can I lose weight with Hashimoto's Disease?
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Ann Prokenpek - NASM Fitness Expert, FitnessFirst and foremost, you want to follow your doctor's orders. Take your medication as directed and follow a sensible eating plan. Your doctor may have you seek advice from a Registered Dietician. You will also want to follow a regular exercise... Full Answer
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- Q How is Hashimoto’s disease diagnosed?
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Hashimoto's disease is best diagnosed via blood work. An ultrasound may not be the best tool. Sometimes overall body aches can be caused by a vitamin D deficiency and that can also be determined by blood work. Make an appointment with your doctor... Full Answer
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- Q Do I need medicine if I have borderline thyroid test results?
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First, it is important to understand a little bit about how the thyroid works. The thyroid gland is normally controlled by the pituitary, a hormone-producing gland that sits at the base of the brain. The pituitary gland is sometimes called... Full Answer
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- Q Is it common to have thyroid issues and low vitamin D?
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It is quite common for a person to have both primary hyperparathyroidism and vitamin D deficiency, since primary hyperparathyroidism can lead to decreased vitamin D stores. This can sometimes make it difficult to establish the diagnosis of... Full Answer
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- Q How will my scar from thyroid surgery look?
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The incision will be slightly raised, and there may be slight swelling and bruising noted. These signs should disappear in approximately six weeks. Significant swelling the day after surgery is unusual, and the patient should call their surgeon... Full Answer
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- Q Is there a cure for thyroid cysts?
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A cure for thyroid cysts is usually not an issue, since most thyroid cysts are benign or noncancerous and require no treatment other than ongoing monitoring by your doctor. In rare cases, a thyroid cyst might be large enough to cause problems with other... Full Answer
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- Q What causes Graves' orbitpathy?
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Graves' orbitopathy is usually caused by Graves' disease. However, it can also be associated with other diseases, such as thyroid eye disease or Hashimoto's disease. Full Answer
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- Q What is Graves' orbitopathy and what are the symptoms?
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Graves' orbitopathy is a condition in which the tissue in the orbit swells, creating a bulging of the eyes. The condition is associated with Graves' disease, which causes over-activity of the thyroid gland (the gland that sets the rate of metabolism in... Full Answer
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- Q How are hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules diagnosed?
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Your doctor may find a thyroid nodule while completing a regular physical exam if lumps are noticeable. In addition, an ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI may be ordered to diagnosis the type and extent of a thyroid nodule. Blood work will be ordered to check... Full Answer
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