Darcy Lewis November 07, 2024 3218 CHICAGO — Endocrinologists may be shifting toward greater use of antithyroid drugs (ATDs) over radioactive iodine (RAI) for initial treatment of Graves’ disease. Severe thyrotoxicosis remains rare but is challenging to treat. And investigational agents like batoclimab and K1-70 hold promise for the future of hyperthyroidism management. These are...
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Can someone have hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism?
While it is unlikely, a person may alternate between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. This depends on the balance of thyroid antibodies present in autoimmune thyroid disorders. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the front of a person’s neck. It secretes hormones that help to control vital body functions. Hypothyroidism happens when the...
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Can hyperthyroidism result in neuropathy?
Neuropathy involves damage to the nerves. In some cases, people with hyperthyroidism may develop neuropathy. This article explores the link between hyperthyroidism and neuropathy, other common causes of neuropathy, and additional neurological symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Can hyperthyroidism cause neuropathy? Kelly Knox/Stocksy Hyperthyroidism involves an excess, or overproduction of, thyroid hormones. This can lead to symptoms such as: irritability rapid...
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Newly discovered effect of toxic goiter, or hyperthyroidism, on the brain
by Swedish Research Council Scatterplots of the left and right non-intracranial volume (ICV)-normalized volumes of amygdalae and hippocampi in 22 controls at inclusion and at follow-up. Segmentation was performed with the MAPER (multiatlas propagation with enhanced registration) automatic method. Differences were calculated as the inclusion value minus the value at follow-up. At the top the...
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How do hyperthyroidism symptoms vary by sex?
Hyperthyroidism involves the thyroid gland producing too much of the thyroid hormones. This overproduction can have different effects in females and males. A female with hyperthyroidism may have symptoms involving menstruation and pregnancy, while males may experience sexual dysfunction, for example. Hyperthyroidism can also cause a wide range of universal symptoms. In this article, we describe the...
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Evidence Mounts for COVID-19 Effects on Thyroid Gland
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Rates of thyrotoxicosis are significantly higher among patients who are critically ill with COVID-19 than among patients who are critically ill but who do not not have COVID-19, suggesting an atypical form of thyroiditis related to the novel coronavirus infection, according...
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Thyroid 101: Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
There’s a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your lower neck, the thyroid, that secretes hormones (T3 and T4) and affects almost every organ in the body, regulating metabolic processes and controlling body temperature. When the thyroid doesn’t produce a normal hormone level, either not enough or too much, thyroid disease occurs. And according to Michigan Medicine...
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Study finds increased risk of cancer death following treatment for hyperthyroidism
by National Cancer Institute Findings from a study of patients who received radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment for hyperthyroidism show an association between the dose of treatment and long-term risk of death from solid cancers, including breast cancer. The study, led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, was published July...