{"product_id":"2940151953931","title":"Hypothyroidism, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe thyroid is the gland in the center of the neck\u003cbr\u003eWhen a person is tired and fat, it is usually thyroid hormones she lack\u003cbr\u003eShe will feel cold and has a large protuberant tongue\u003cbr\u003eThere will slow movements and thoughts out front\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere will also be enlargement of the thyroid gland\u003cbr\u003eThere will dry coarse skin and unusual weight gain\u003cbr\u003eThe most common cause is due to old age\u003cbr\u003eOther include radioactive iodine taken in excess dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome are due to excess removal of thyroid during surgical action\u003cbr\u003eOr autoimmune response to thyroid inflammation\u003cbr\u003eTreatment is usually with synthetic thyroxine\u003cbr\u003eTo be taken orally for life. No need for iodine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Hypothyroidism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Treating an underactive thyroid\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment is aimed at replacing the thyroid hormone that you are lacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLevothyroxine is the most commonly used medicine:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lowest dose possible will be given that relieves your symptoms and brings your blood hormone levels back to normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have heart disease or you are older, your doctor may start you on a very small dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost people with an underactive thyroid will need to take this medicine for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen starting your medicine your doctor may check your hormone levels every 2 to 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter that your thyroid hormone levels should be monitored at least once every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you are taking thyroid medicine, be aware of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not stop taking the medicine when you feel better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThyroid medicine works best on an empty stomach and when taken 1 hour before any other medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHypothyroidism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHypothyroidism is also more common in women than in men.\u003cbr\u003eMost of the cases of Hypothyroidism seen at the clinic are secondary Hypothyroidism due to lack of thyroid hormones either they were too aggressively treated for Hyperthyroidism or sometimes due to loss of thyroid hormones as part of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe treatment for Hypothyroidism is thyroxine tablets of 50 to 100 mcg daily for life.\u003cbr\u003eMost of the patients have no symptoms.\u003cbr\u003eHypothyroidism cases are more common than hyper thyroid cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Hypothyroidism?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHypothyroidism is a condition caused by insufficient production of the thyroid hormones, usually more common in females.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the causes of Hypothyroidism?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimary causes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Congenital:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Aplasia (no thyroid),\u003cbr\u003eb. Hyperplasia (small thyroid),\u003cbr\u003ec. Ectopic (not at normal site) thyroid gland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Autoimmune Thyroiditis (Hashimoto thyroiditis):\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInflammation causes insufficient production of thyroid hormones\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Iodine deficiency can cause less production of thyroxine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecondary Causes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Radioactive iodine reduces production of thyroid hormones\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Excess removal of thyroid gland causes reduced production of thyroid hormones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Hypothyroidism during or after pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47074036941040,"sku":"2940151953931","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940151953931_p0.jpg?v=1764019297","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940151953931","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}