Tag: Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a disorder that falls under the category of endocrine disorders. The thyroid gland is overactive and produces more thyroid hormones than the body needs. As a result, there is a myriad of symptoms that the patient will encounter. The symptoms can begin to affect a person’s life if not treated.
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The Importance of Homeostasis in Development on Hyperthyroidism
Nursing Assignments
A female patient, 37 years old, came into clinic complaining mainly of difficulty sleeping, fatigue, frequent bowel movements and heart palpitations. As a physician, I needed to know more about the sy...
Last modified: 4th Jun 2020
Graves' Disease: Risk Factors, Etiology and Treatments
Nursing Essays
Abstract Graves’ disease in an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism in various patient populations. It is mostly prevalent in Asian and Caucasian women who live in iodine deficient area...
Last modified: 19th May 2020
Hyperthyroidism Case Study
Nursing Case Studies
Introduction Patient A is a 49 year old female of 76 kilograms and height of 161.5 centimetres. The patient has attempted to diet but has gained 11.3 kilograms in the previous months. The patient also...
Last modified: 12th Feb 2020
Pathophysiology Analysis of Hyperthyroidism
Nursing Essays
Hyperthyroidism is a disorder that falls under the category of endocrine disorders. The thyroid gland is overactive and produces more thyroid hormones than the body needs. As a result, ther...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
