Toxic Adenoma

thyroid

The thyroid gland is an endocrine (meaning ductless) gland, which secretes its hormones directly into the blood. It is located in the lower neck. It wraps around the windpipe (trachea) like a bow tie, with two lobes of connection, and it is well supplied with blood vessels.

The association of thyroid disorders with skin manifestations is complex. Both hypothryoidism and hyperthyroidism are known to cause these changes. To study the association of skin changes in relation to hypothyroidism, a study was conducted in the outpatient department of dermatology of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, during a period of 3 months Jan-March 2005. Thirty-two patients have been enrolled in the study and parameters were noted in regard to history, disease symptoms, signs and associated skin.

We found weight gain (71.85%) and lethargy (65.62%) to the most common complaints. On cutaneous examination, dry, coarse skin (56%), pigmentary disorders (37.5%) and telogen effluvium (40.62%) were the most common findings. Other associated disorders were vitiligo, melasma, pemphigus, alopecia, eyelids Xanthelasma, etc.

How do I know if I'm having a problem with my thyroid?
There are several things that can go wrong with your thyroid, but the two most common are:
ยท The hypothyroidism - when the thyroid does not produce enough thyroid hormone.
ยท Hyperthyroidism - when the thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone.

What causes thyroid problems?
All types of hyperthyroidism are due to overproduction of thyroid hormones, but the condition can occur in several ways:
ยท Graves Disease: The release of excess hormones is triggered by an autoimmune disease. For some unknown reason, the body attacks the thyroid, causing a spill to the hormone too.
ยท Adenomas toxic nodules develop in the thyroid gland and begin to secrete thyroid hormones, upsetting the body's chemical balance, some goiters may contain several of these nodules.
Other thyroid problems
Other thyroid problems occur when the thyroid gland (in front of your throat) swells or painful.
These signals can be used for other diseases of the thyroid:
ยท An enlargement of the thyroid gland, called goiter is usually a sign that the gland is overworked, but could be a defect of thyroid trying to do better
Statistics on thyroid disease indiand '
'42 Million Indians suffer from thyroid disease "

NEW DELHI: Nearly 42 million Indians suffer from thyroid disease, doctors said on the International Day of the thyroid, on Sunday.
According to the Indian Society thyroid (ITS), thyroid disorders are among the most common and yet most underdiagnosed of all health problems, making it a hidden disease.

Treatment
Hyperthyroidism is treated with radioactive iodine, anti thyroid drugs or surgery. A liberal supply adequate amount of calories, protein, vitamins and minerals is indicated because patients suffering from severe malnutrition since the basal metabolic rate is increased, therefore, that the requirement of calories is also increased. 4000 - 5000kcal will be allowed. protein requirement is increased to 50% more than the real need is about 120-130 g per day. This should come mainly from the quality of egg protein good, meat, poultry and cereal and pulse combination.