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Can hypothyroid change to hyperthyroid?
Yes, a hypOthyroid condition can change into a hypERthyroid condition, especially if there are antibodies involved. Graves' antibodies can both stimulate and block the thyroid. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is known to cause periods of thyroid hormone dumping and even thyrotoxicosis.
What does hyperthyroid disorders treated with radioactive iodine cause?
Basically, radioactive iodine is used to kill cancer cells, and thyroid tissue.
Can you drink liquor with thyroid medication?
No, you cannot drink liquor with thyroid medication. Mixing the two could cause nausea, dizziness, headaches, or even insomnia.
What could cause your T3 level be extremely high alongside NORMAL TSH and NORMAL T4 levels presented with a thyroid nodule and BOTH hyperthyroid and hypothyroid symptoms?
by definition its unlikely to have BOTH hyper and hypo thyroid symptoms. get an endocrinologist and get a thyroid ultrasound
Could the overuse of insulin cause your thyroid to enlarge?
I do not believe so, because the insulin acts more closely with the pancreas and liver. The thyroid gland usually enlarges, and forms a goiter, if you are lacking in iodine, or if you have hyperthyroid or hypothyroid.
Does thyroid medication cause bone loss?
Yes, Long term use does
What can cause sudden increase in total cholesterol?
Hypothyroidism can cause rapid increase in cholesterol levels. ie; low thyroid hormone level due to impaired functioning of thyroid gland
Can asthma cause a heart to flutter?
no Have you ever had your thyroid tested. Best to do the Complete Thyroid Panel. Research Hypothyroid/Hashimoto's/Hyperthyroid at www. about.com. Search Thryoid symptoms for their list.
Can hyperthyroidism develop into exophthalmus?
If the hyperthyroid condition is autoimmune in nature, the antibodies that also cause overactive thyroid can attack other parts of the body including the eyes, resulting in bulging eyes called exophthalmus.
Food not to eat in hyperthyroidism?
Patients cannot have foods high in iodine, such as edible seaweeds and kelps. Thyrotoxicosis may also occur by the ingestion of excessive amounts of exogenous thyroid hormone in the form of thyroid hormone supplements such as the most widely used supplement levothyroxine, liothyronine, in weight-reducing dietary supplements that contain thyroid hormone, synthetic forms of T4 and T3 or thyroid extract (desiccated thyroid). Increase calories.
Can your thyroid make you sleep all the time?
Yes, that is one of the typical symptoms. However, other conditions (e.g. too much of your thyroid medication) can cause the same symptom.
Would a hyperthyroid problem cause a person to sleep a lot and have low body temperatures?
Happens in Hypothyroid problem not Hyperthyroid problem.
