Question 1

how is exophthalmos related to thyroid dysfunction?

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High thyroid hormone: Graves Disease is an autoimmune disease that causes high levels of thyroid hormone. In addition to causing thyroid levels to elevate, Graves Disease causes an inflammatory process of the orbital tissues, predominantly affecting the fat and the extra ocular muscles however the deposition of glycosaminoglycans and the influx of water increase the orbital contents causing the eyes to bulge.

Question 2

how is exophthalmos related to thyroid?

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Exopthalmos: Associated with graves disease or hyperthyroidism is thought related to autoimmune process behind eyes.

Question 3

why does excess thyroid  cause exophthalmos?

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Medscape answers: "…etiology of thyroid-related orbitopathy is autoimmune-mediated inflammatory process of orbital tissues, predominantly affecting fat & extraocular muscles. Lymphocytes, plasma, & mast cells are cellular constituents in this process. Deposition of glycosaminoglycans & influx of water increase the orbital contents. Obstrxn of superior ophthalmic vein also contributes to orbital engorgement".

Question 4

exophthalmos is a disorder caused by hypersecretion from thyroid?

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Not quite: Graves' disease can cause both high thyroid hormone levels (hyperthyroidism) and bulging eyes (exophthalmos). The cause of both of these manifestations is antibodies that target a person's own proteins. So it's not really correct to say that the high thyroid levels cause the eye problems. While they do both occurs in graves' disease, other causes of hyperthyroidism do not cause the eye problems.

Question 5

why does thyroid hormone cause exophthalmos?

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It doesn't: Graves' disease can cause both high thyroid hormone levels (hyperthyroidism) and bulging eyes (exophthalmos). The cause of both of these manifestations is antibodies that target a person's own proteins. So it's not really correct to say that the high thyroid levels cause the eye problems. While they do both occurs in graves' disease, other causes of hyperthyroidism do not cause the eye problems.

Question 6

does thyroid dysfunction causes death?

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Thyroid dysfunction: Only in very rare instances like severe hyperthyroidism called thyroid storm. Most problems are easily treated medically.

Question 7

my friend donated her kidney last year. she was just diagnosed with thyroid dysfunction. can they be related?

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No: Thyroid disease is usually autoimmune. Look for other family members with thyroid disease. Likely coincidence they occurred together.

Question 8

what is the test for diagnosing thyroid dysfunction?

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Thyroid problems: There is no THE TEST.  It depends on what kind of dysfunction you are looking for.  A TSH is the single best test for diagnosing hypothyroidism, and may detect hyperthyroidism, coupled with a Free T4.  Best to talk to your doctor about this.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction?

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Thyroid: The thyroid can dysfunction either by overproduction or underproduction of hormones. Hypothyroid symptoms are dry skin, coarse hair, constipation, fatigue, cold-intolerance, weight gain, forgetfulness depression and mood swings. In women they can have irregular menses. Hyperthyroidism causes tachycardia, palpitations, weight loss, tremor, dizziness, shakiness, mood swings.

Question 10

what are the main symptoms of thyroid dysfunction disorders?

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HOT OR COLD: Hyperthyroidism speeds metabolism, patient is alwas hot. Cardiac arrythmias such as atrial fibrillation can occur.

Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, patient is alwas cold.

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