Hyperthyroidism
HYPERTHYROIDISM
Hyperthyroidism is the condition that reflects excessive concentrations of thyroid hormones, due to any cause. The resulting hypermetabolic state causes increased heat production and accelerates many of the bodies' processes. Common causes are Graves' disease, hyperfunctioning benign thyroid tumors, and thyroid inflammations. Untreated, patients may have severe and progressive disability that includes weight loss, muscle weakness, loss of mineral from their bones, and increased risk for dangerous heart arrhythmias. Available treatments include one of several "antithyroid drugs," such as methimazole and propylthiouracil, that prevent overproduction of thyroid hormones, and radioctive iodine (I-131) treatment or surgery, which either destroy or remove the thyroid tissue.
Martin I. Surks
(see also: Goiter; Hypothyroidism; Thyroid Disorders; Thyroid Function Tests )
Bibliography
Wartofsky, L. (1999). "Hyperthyroidism." In Atlas of Clinical Endocrinology, Vol. 1: Thyroid Diseases, ed.M. I. Surks. Philadelphia, PA: Current Medicine.
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Fistula and its Treatment.
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The outcome of intestinal fistulae: The Louisiana State University Medical Center--Shreveport experience
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The Anal Fistula Plug versus the mucosal advancement flap for the treatment of Anorectal Fistula (PLUG trial).(Study protocol)
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; ...closing anorectal fistulas, because the glue...extruded from the fistula tract by increased...with high perianal fistulas of cryptoglandular...randomized to either the fistula plug or the mucosal...with high perianal fistulas. Inclusion criteria...high anorectal fistula of ...
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fistula
Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing
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Esophageal Atresia
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...occurs in conjunction with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), a condition in which the esophagus...Esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula in which the upper segment of the esophagus forms a fistula to the trachea. The lower segment of the...
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