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Thyroid Disease and Pregnancy. Falls Church, VA: American Thyroid Association. 2005. 3 p.

This fact sheet reviews thyroid disease and pregnancy. Written in nontechnical language, the fact sheet answers common questions about thyroid function, hyperthyroidism and pregnancy, and hypothyroidism and pregnancy. Specific topics include the normal changes in thyroid function associated with pregnancy, the interaction between the thyroid function of the mother and the baby, the most common causes of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy, the risks of Graves’ disease to the mother and to the baby, treatment options for a pregnant woman with Graves’ disease, breastfeeding while on anti-thyroid drugs, the most common causes of hypothyroidism during pregnancy, the risks of hypothyroidism to the mother and the fetus, and treating hypothyroidism in a pregnant woman. Readers are referred to the American Thyroid Association website (www.thyroid.org) for additional information. The fact sheet is also available in Spanish. 1 table.

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Thyroid Disease in the Older Patient. Falls Church, VA: American Thyroid Association. 2 p. 2005.

This fact sheet answers common questions about thyroid disease in older adults. The fact sheet first presents brief synopses of symptoms in six representative older adults; three adults’ symptoms are due to hyperthyroidism and three to hypothyroidism. All six patients presented with different symptoms. The author notes that an important clue to the presence of thyroid disease in an older adult is a history of thyroid disease in another close family member. The fact sheet discusses the diagnosis and treatment of hyperthyroidism, and the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism. The author concludes by cautioning that despite the increased frequency of thyroid problems in older adults, physicians need a high index of suspicion to make the diagnosis because thyroid disorders often look like a disorder of another system in the body. Readers are referred to the American Thyroid Association (www.thyroid.org) for more information.

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Thyroid Function Tests. Falls Church, VA: American Thyroid Association. 2005. 2 p.

This fact sheet reviews thyroid function tests, which are used to diagnose thyroid problems and monitor patients receiving medication for thyroid problems. Written in nontechnical language, the fact sheet answers common questions about the anatomy and function of the thyroid gland, and the tests used to evaluate thyroid function. Specific tests discussed include TSH tests, T4 tests, T3 tests, thyroid antibody tests, radioactive iodine uptake, and thyroid scan. A figure illustrates the normal interplay between the thyroid and pituitary glands, as well as how it is changed in hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Readers are referred to the American Thyroid Association website (www.thyroid.org) for additional information. 1 figure.

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Thyroiditis. Falls Church, VA: American Thyroid Association. 2005. p.

This fact sheet answers common questions about thyroiditis, a general term that means inflammation of the thyroid gland. The author notes that thyroiditis includes a group of individual disorders that all cause thyroidal inflammation and thus create many different clinical presentations. The fact sheet discusses the clinical symptoms of thyroiditis, including hypothyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, and hyperthyroidism; the causes of thyroiditis, including autoimmune disease, infection, and medications; the typical clinical course of different types of thyroiditis, including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, painless and postpartum thyroiditis, subacute thyroiditis, drug-induced and radiation thyroiditis, and acute or infectious thyroiditis; and treatment options, including those for thyrotoxicosis, hypothyroidism, and thyroidal pain. Readers are referred to the American Thyroid Association (www.thyroid.org) for more information. The fact sheet is also available in Spanish. 1 table.

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Endocrinology. New York, NY: Elsevier Science, Inc. 2003. 737 p.

This book on endocrinology is from a series that provides the latest on evaluation, diagnosis, management, outcomes and prevention. The book offers concise, action-oriented recommendations for primary care medicine. It includes MediFiles (sections) on acromegaly, Addison's disease (hypoaldosteronism), Cushing's syndrome, diabetes insipidus, type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, Gilbert's disease, gynecomastia, hirsutism, hypercalcemia, hyperkalemia, hyperthyroidism, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypopituitarism, hypothyroidism, Klinefelter's syndrome, osteomalacia and rickets, osteoporosis, pheochromocytoma, polycystic ovarian syndrome, precocious puberty, thyroid carcinoma, thyroid nodule, thyroiditis, and Turner's syndrome. Each MediFile covers summary information and background on the condition, and comprehensive information on diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, and prevention. Each section concludes with a list of resources.

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Hyperthyroidism. In: PDxMD. Endocrinology. New York, NY: Elsevier Science, Inc. 2003. p. 341-365.

Hyperthyroidism refers to conditions caused by excessive thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland. This chapter on hyperthyroidism is from a book on endocrinology that offers concise, action-oriented recommendations for primary care medicine. The chapter covers summary information and background on the condition, and comprehensive information on diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, and prevention. Specific topics covered include the ICD9 code, urgent action, cardinal features, causes (etiology), epidemiology, differential diagnosis, signs and symptoms, associated disorders, investigation of the patient, appropriate referrals and consultations, diagnostic considerations, clinical tips, treatment options, patient management and caregiver issues, drug therapies, prognosis, complications, lifestyle considerations, risk factors, and how to prevent recurrence. The information is provided in outline and bulleted format, for ease of accessibility. The final section of the chapter offers resources, including related associations, key references, and the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). 5 references.

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Constipation: Getting Relief. San Bruno, CA: StayWell Company. 2002. [2 p.].

This patient education brochure describes constipation and its treatment. Written in nontechnical language, the brochure first defines constipation as bowel movements that occur less often than usual or the need to strain to pass hard, dry stool. Symptoms of constipation include a feeling of fullness in the rectum, bloating and gas, feeling the urge but being unable to pass stool, abdominal pain and cramping, and nausea. One of the main causes of constipation is a diet that is too low in dietary fiber and water. Other causes can include travel (and changes in diet and bowel habits), pregnancy, too little exercise, misuse of laxatives, side effects of certain medications, systemic diseases (diabetes or hyperthyroidism, for example), and ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement. Diagnosis will include the patient's medical history and some diagnostic tests such as sigmoidoscopy and barium enema. Most treatment plans focus on increasing dietary fiber, getting regular exercise, and avoiding chronic laxative use. One section of the brochure illustrates and describes the physiology of normal bowel movements and what happens in constipation. The last page of the brochure summarizes the recommendations for increasing dietary fiber. The brochure is illustrated with full color line drawings. 7 figures.

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Thyroid Disease and Diabetes. Diabetes Spectrum. 15(3): 143. 2002.

Diabetes and thyroid disease are both endocrine, or hormone, problems. This patient education handout reviews the interplay of thyroid disease, mostly hypothyroidism, and diabetes. When thyroid disease occurs in someone with diabetes, it can make blood glucose control more difficult. The handout reviews the symptoms of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, the effects of each on diabetes, diagnostic tests used to confirm these conditions, and treatment options.

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Thyroid Disorders and Diabetes. Diabetes Self-Management. 18(3): 6-12. May-June 2001.

This article discusses the occurrence of thyroid disorders among people who have diabetes. The thyroid, a butterfly shaped gland located in the neck, plays a main role in the regulation of metabolism, so abnormal thyroid function can have a major effect on the control of diabetes. Untreated thyroid disorder can increase the risk of certain diabetic complications and aggravate many diabetes symptoms. The thyroid produces thyroxine and triiodothyronine. These hormones enter the bloodstream and affect the metabolism of the heart, liver, muscles, and other organs. Any changes in the blood level of thyroid hormones can affect many body systems and cause various symptoms. The basic disorders of the thyroid are hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid gland, and hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid gland. The causes of hypothyroidism include the surgical removal of the thyroid, exposure to radiation, and use of certain drugs. The symptoms and effects of hypothyroidism can vary greatly depending on the age and gender of the affected person. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism in people under 40 years old is Graves disease. Other causes include thyroid nodules and thyroiditis. The symptoms of hyperthyroidism are varied and can be vague. People who have diabetes have an increased risk of developing thyroid disorder. Although both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can affect the course of diabetes, their effects are somewhat different. Hyperthyroidism is usually associated with worsening blood glucose control and increased insulin requirements, whereas hypothyroidism rarely causes significant changes in blood glucose control but is accompanied by various abnormalities in blood lipid levels. Pregnant women who have diabetes have a greater risk of pregnancy related thyroid dysfunction, so they should be monitored closely. The most reliable test to diagnose thyroid disease is the thyroid stimulating hormone blood test. The treatment for hypothyroidism is to replace the missing thyroid hormone with a synthetic thyroid hormone derivative. Hyperthyroidism can be treated with oral antithyroid medicines, radioactive iodine therapy, or surgery to remove the gland. The article includes a list of additional resources.

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