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    Audit of Thyroid Function Measurement Intoduction Hypothyroidism is a common condition in general practice occuring in 2% of women and 0.2% of men. Guidelines from the British Thyroid Association 2006 suggest that all patients receiving thyroxine replacement should have their TFTs measured annually. If the dose of thyroxine is altered‚ TFTs should be re measured after 2-3 months. The gold standard should be 100%‚ ie all patients receiving thyroid replacement should have TFTs measured at least annually

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    associated with hair pulling‚ increased psychological stress‚ fever‚ recent illness‚ recent surgery or scalp rash. Relevant history positive for family history of hair thinning on both sides. Relevant history negative for anemia‚ hyperthyroidism‚ hypothyroidism‚ rheumatoid arthritis‚ vitiligo or ulcerative colitis. The patient is not currently pregnant. Associated symptoms include intentional weight loss of 50 lbs over 10 months. Pertinent negatives include anxiety‚ depression‚ dry scalp‚ fever‚ heat

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    Overweight and obesity are linked to more deaths worldwide than those who are underweight. Obesity is defined as a disorder involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems. Many Americans today that are obese say that their condition affects many parts of their life and want to consider it as a disability. Although considering obesity as a disability would be beneficial for those particular individuals‚ it is unfair because it is a lifestyle choice‚ it gives them an excuse

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    The Movement of Color: When to Worry and What to Look Out For Even though many don’t talk about it‚ bowel movements are a normal part of everyday life and an important health topic that should not be ignored. Bowel movements are the natural way your body excretes waste‚ so that mean’s what comes out of you will serve as a reflection to what is going on inside of your body. Even though looking into the toilet isn’t something most people like to do‚ you should monitor your stools for any notable changes

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    and muscle weakness. 4) What physiologic cellular transport mechanisms cause the deadly effects of hyponatremia?- Osmosis‚ and ADH. 5) What types of physical activities or disease processes may produce hyponatremia?- Kidney failure‚ CHF‚ hypothyroidism‚ diarrhea‚ dehydration from excessive exercising and not rehydrating. 5) What treatment‚ if any would have saved the woman’s life?- IV administration of a sodium solution 6) How would you redesign the contest to prevent Hyponatremia and

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    When someone is anemic‚ it means that their body does not produce and have enough healthy red blood cells‚ which then results in the lack of oxygen provided to body tissues. Pernicious anemia occurs when the intestines cannot absorb the vitamin B12‚ resulting in a decrease of red blood cells. Pernicious anemia is different than regular anemia‚ and many other types of anemia‚ such as the signs and symptoms in the body and oral cavity‚ relation to diet and nutrition‚ and cures and medical treatment

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    Diseases That Effect The Human Body. A medical documentary Sharita Aggers HCA/220 10/13/2013 Introduction Key points of Discussion Diseases that affect The Human Body: 1. Thyroid Disease 2. Pneumonia 3. Tuberculosis 4. Coronary Artery Disease 5. Colon Cancer. 6. Liver Disease Thyroid Disease Signs and Symptoms include: Fatigue Weight Gain Bloating Muscle Weakness Racing Heartbeat Thyroid Disease (cont.) Female women are at greater risk than men. Recent neck trauma‚ biopsy‚ injection

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    will be working on that will help me become a healthier person. Even though‚ my weight is pretty much where it needs to be‚ I still have to stay on top of what I eat and stay physically active to maintain it and stay healthy as I age. I have hypothyroidism which thanks to my Physician it has been under control for many years‚ but in order to keep it that

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    (IFG) b. Being ill in early infancy c. Having a parent with type 1 d. Having older mother e. Having a mother who had preeclampsia during pregnancy f. Having other autoimmune disorders such as Grave’s disease‚ Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (a form of hypothyroidism)‚ Addison’s disease‚ multiple sclerosis (MS)‚ or pernicious anemia. 2. Type 2 a. People with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and/or impaired fasting glucose (IFG) b. People over 45 c. People with family history of diabetes d. People

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    that can negatively affect growth and prevent children from achieving normal height‚ weight or sexual maturity. The examples worth mentioning are: Â - growth hormone deficiency - child is likely to grow slower and be much shorter than peers - hypothyroidism - underactive thyroid which can cause delayed

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