The Ren
11-21-2005, 02:50 PM
Well I found out my thyroid disease came back.. So I wanted to get more info on it.. I know from prio expierence of working at a vet Hyperthyroid is also VERY VERY common in cats, and hypothyroid is very common in dogs.
Hyperthyroid: Excess of thyroid hormone resulting from an overactive thyroid gland (or taking too much thyroid hormone). Symptoms can include increased heart rate, weight loss, depression (http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=342), and cognitive slowing. Treatment is by medication, the use of radioactive iodine, thyroid surgery, or reducing the dose of thyroid hormone.
A common and easily correctable reason to develop hyperthyroidism is from taking too much thyroid hormone. In this situation, lowering the thyroid hormone dose will alleviate the symptoms within 1-2 weeks. In cases in which spontaneous hyperthyroidism occurs, possible causes include: inflammation of the thyroid (thyroiditis), autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease), an overactive nodule, or ingestion of excessive iodine containing compounds in a person with an abnormal thyroid. Examples of iodine containing compounds are: IVP dye, contrast used for CT scans, and kelp.
Just thought It was kewl to learn a bit more about what I have
(thanks to http://www.beachdoctor.com/Publications%20Hyperthyroid.htm for the info)
Hyperthyroid: Excess of thyroid hormone resulting from an overactive thyroid gland (or taking too much thyroid hormone). Symptoms can include increased heart rate, weight loss, depression (http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=342), and cognitive slowing. Treatment is by medication, the use of radioactive iodine, thyroid surgery, or reducing the dose of thyroid hormone.
A common and easily correctable reason to develop hyperthyroidism is from taking too much thyroid hormone. In this situation, lowering the thyroid hormone dose will alleviate the symptoms within 1-2 weeks. In cases in which spontaneous hyperthyroidism occurs, possible causes include: inflammation of the thyroid (thyroiditis), autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease), an overactive nodule, or ingestion of excessive iodine containing compounds in a person with an abnormal thyroid. Examples of iodine containing compounds are: IVP dye, contrast used for CT scans, and kelp.
Just thought It was kewl to learn a bit more about what I have
(thanks to http://www.beachdoctor.com/Publications%20Hyperthyroid.htm for the info)