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Week 7 Case Study: Thyroid Student Name Chamberlain University College of Nursing Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab Professor Ashley Walker What does the thyroid and its associated hormones do? The thyroid gland generates hormones that control the body's metabolic rate, as well as heart, muscle, and stomach function, mental wellness, and bone health. Its proper operation necessitates a sufficient supply of iodine from the diet. Thyroid chemical-delivering cells have a lot of expertise in extracting and keeping iodine from the blood and incorporating it into thyroid hormones (Saladin, 2019). The indication is produced by the pituitary organ, a little organ located in the lower region of our brain. Thyroid-invigorating chemical is produced and transported by the pituitary gland (TSH). TSH then instructs the thyroid to deliver and emit the appropriate amount of substances. TSH levels in your blood fluctuate depending on your body's needs to deliver thyroid hormones. There's a third performer involved in this correspondence. The pituitary organ reacts to thyroid compounds in the blood, but it also responds to messages from the nerve center, which is a part of your brain that sits over the pituitary organ (Saladin,
2019). The nerve center produces its own thyrotropin-producing substance (TRH). TRH stimulates the release of TSH in the pituitary, which subsequently sends signals to the thyroid. The hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid hub (HPT) is the name given to the complete system, which reacts to metabolic changes and your body's needs. What is a Goiter? A goiter is a bizarre outgrowth of the thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped organ located immediately behind your Adam's apple at the base of your neck (Saladin, 2019). Despite the fact that goiters are usually painless, a large goiter can give a hacking sensation and make it difficult to swallow or relax. The most well-known cause of goiters, in general, is a lack of iodine in the diet. In the United States, where the use of iodized salt is common, a goiter is
● Brittle bones: Hyperthyroidism can also cause brittle, weak bones if left untreated (osteoporosis). Your bones' strength is influenced by the amount of calcium and other elements they contain. The ability of your body to incorporate calcium into your bones is hampered by too much thyroid hormone. ● Eye problems: Eye abnormalities associated with Graves' ophthalmopathy include bulging, red, or swollen eyes, sensitivity to light, and blurred or double vision. Severe eye issues that go untreated can result in visual loss. ● Red, swollen skin: Graves' dermopathy is a rare complication of Graves' disease. The skin is affected, resulting in redness and swelling, most commonly on the shins and feet. You suspect Grave's disease. What sign made you jump to this conclusion? Well, YES. Early signs of Graves' infection vary from person to person, and they are frequently misdiagnosed as other illnesses, delaying diagnosis. Trevor Angell, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associate Director of the Thyroid Center at the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine states that prior to diagnosis, patients frequently notice that they can't stand the heat, are gaining weight by accident, and have heart palpitations (Keck School, 2020). Early signs and symptoms include: weight loss despite increased cravings. (Unfortunately, even if you tell them that the weight loss is unintentional, some doctors may wrongly suspect a nutritional problem.)
References Angell, T. (2020). Keck School faculty. Keck School of Medicine of USC. Retrieved December 2, 2021, from https://keck.usc.edu/faculty-search/trevor-angell/. Saladin, K. (2019). Anatomy and Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function (9th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
