Question 1

palpitations can be caused by chronic tonsillitis, hypothyroidism or gastroesophageal reflux?

Accepted Answer

None: None of the above. Any association with them is coincidental. However, you list panic attacks under "conditions" and there IS an association between that entity and palpitations. Trial of low dose beta blockade (like propranolol) help many with this condition - if they bother you enough to warrant use of a daily medication .

Question 2

what can cause hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune, surgery: The most common cause is autoimmune thyroid disease, that is, the body makes antibodies against the thyroid. Thyroid surgery can cause it too. So can radiation therapy to the neck. Meds like amiodarone and some chemo can, too.

Question 3

did smoking caused tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

It can: Smoking cigarettes or other substances weakens your body defenses and can lead to throat and sinus infections.

Question 4

what's the primary cause of hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Several: But the most common is thyroid inflammation which damages the thyroid's ability to make sufficient hormone. Luckily, it's easy to diagnose and treat with brand name T4 replacement and it's like you never had a problem in the first place. See your doctor.

Question 5

what causes allergic tonsillitis?which are specific allergens?

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Allergy: This is the body's reaction to materials it finds a necessity to eliminate.  When you breathe in an allergen the reaction with antibodies creates an inflammatory response.  The allergens may differ from person to person and that is why detailed testing by an allergist physician is necessary.

Question 6

can hypothyroidism cause migraines?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: I can't think of any relationship between the two.

Question 7

how does hypothyroidism cause siadh?

Accepted Answer

Likely complex...: Thyroid hormones have complex interactions with many parts of the whole body. Hypothyroidism can lead to hyponatremia or to both SIADH + hyponatremia. Being low in thyroid hormone can somehow lead to the release of anti-diuretic hormone from the pituitary gland, so one gets SIADH and the accompanying excess water in the body.

Question 8

does hypothyroid cause anemia?

Accepted Answer

It can cause: Or worsen anemia, but it's easy to treat with brand name T4 replacement. Check w/your doctor and get your levels normal and then see about your anemia which may still need treatment but at least has a chance to be normalized.

Question 9

will hypothyroidism cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

No...: Not really. But thyroid cancer can cause hypothyroidism...

Question 10

can swallowing semen cause tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

No...: ...But if your partner has a sexually transmitted disease, you can get a sore throat, which needs to be diagnosed and treated appropriately.

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