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Coping With Hearing Loss
Oddly enough, I've come to think that losing my hearing was one
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publication of my first novel. But it took a while for me to
accept that I was losing my hearing and needed help.
I...
Guide To Buy Vitamins Online
Copyright 2005 Kristy Haugen
Vitamins are merely organic compounds that the body uses for
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Graves Disease - Understanding the Basics
Graves Disease is the main cause of hyperthyroidism and is
caused by a defect in the immune system. Autoimmune disease may
be understood as a process by which the body sees some part of
itself as being foreign and reacts to it much the same way that
it would with any bacteria or virus. In the case of Graves'
disease, the body sees the thyroid gland as the foreign object
and produces antibodies that attack the thyroid gland.
This causes the thyroid gland to produce a greater than normal
amount of the hormone called thyroxine. When you have excess
thyroxine in your body, your metabolic rate can increase by 60
percent to 100 percent because thyroxine controls the metabolism
of the cells. A higher metabolism can lead to a number of health
problems, such as an irregular heartbeat or anxiety.
Signs and symptoms of Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism may
include: Sensitivity to heat Weight loss, despite normal food
intake Brittle hair Light menstrual periods Frequent bowel
movements Restlessness Muscle weakness Tremors Enlarged thyroid
gland Increased sweating Nervousness & irritability Restless
sleep Erratic behaviour Increased appetite Distracted attention
span Fatigue Rapid heart beat Changes in sex drive
Graves Disease occurs mainly in middle aged women but can also
occur in children and the elderly. Often, there is a genetic
predisposition to autoimmune disorders but often the cause
remains unknown. Of research importance, the Graves' gene in DNA
has not yet been identified.
Graves' ophthalmopathy may cause these mild signs and symptoms:
Excess tearing and sensation of grit or sand in either or both
eyes Reddened or inflamed eyes Widening of the space between
your eyelids Swelling of the lids and tissues around the eyes
Light sensitivity
Less often,
Graves' ophthalmopathy can produce these signs and
symptoms: Ulcers on the cornea Double vision Limited eye
movements Blurred or reduced vision
Graves Disease is incurable but not life threatening and is
completely treatable. There are three standard ways of treating
Graves' disease.
1. Anti-thyroid drugs which inhibit production or conversion of
the active thyroid hormone; Most individuals do well on these
medications and can continue them long term if they so choose.
The most common side effect is a rash, which will require that
the medication be stopped if it is severe.
2. Radioactive iodine which destroys part or all of the thyroid
gland and renders it incapable of overproducing thyroid hormone.
The treatment consists simply of swallowing a pill that contains
radioactive iodine. Usually the treatment is entirely painless,
though an occasional patient will notice mild soreness over the
thyroid gland for a few days after the treatment.; or
3. Subtotal thyroidectomy, in which a surgeon removes most of
the thyroid gland and renders it incapable of overproducing
thyroid hormone. Surgery may be the best option in certain
situations, such as patients with large multinodular goiters
where the thyroid gland is interfering with swallowing
The more serious complications of prolonged, untreated, or
improperly treated Graves' disease include weakened heart muscle
leading to heart failure; osteoporosis, or possible severe
emotional disorders.
About the author:
Anne Wolski has worked within the health and welfare industry
for more than 30 years. Go to
http://www.magnetic-health-online.com to see many wonderful
health articles, many of them written by doctors and others who
have been involved in the health industry for many years.
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