Hashimoto Thyroiditis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions
By Kenneth Kee
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About this ebook
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is swelling (inflammation) of the thyroid gland that often results in reduced thyroid function (hypothyroidism).
This condition is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States in individuals older than 6 years.
It is part of the spectrum of autoimmune disease.
Chronic thyroiditis or Hashimoto's disease is a common thyroid gland disorder.
It is caused by a reaction of the immune system against the thyroid gland.
It can occur at any age but is most often seen in middle-aged women
Chronic thyroiditis is most common in women and people with a family history of thyroid disease.
Hashimoto's disease may in rare cases be associated with other endocrine disorders caused by the immune system.
Hypothyroidism typically has an insidious onset with subtle signs and symptoms that may progress to more advanced or even florid signs and symptoms over months to years.
Symptoms
1. Enlarged neck or presence of goiter
2. Constipation
3. Mild weight gain
4. Dry skin
5. Fatigue
Diagnosis of Hashimoto's disease is by:
1. Free T4 test (low)
2. Serum TSH (high)
3. Thyroid auto antibodies
4. Fine Needle Biopsy: Hashimoto thyroiditis is a histologic diagnosis.
Treatment of Hashimoto's disease is by:
1. Thyroid hormone replacement
2. Removal of malignant nodule
3. Prevent obstruction to the trachea or the esophagus causing breathing and swallowing difficulty
TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Hashimoto Thyroiditis
Chapter 2 More Facts about Hashimoto Thyroiditis
Chapter 3 Treatment of Hashimoto Thyroiditis
Chapter 4 Hypothyroidism
Chapter 5 Goiter
Chapter 6 Congenital Hypothyroidism
Epilogue
Kenneth Kee
Medical doctor since 1972.Started Kee Clinic in 1974 at 15 Holland Dr #03-102, relocated to 36 Holland Dr #01-10 in 2009.Did my M.Sc (Health Management ) in 1991 and Ph.D (Healthcare Administration) in 1993.Dr Kenneth Kee is still working as a family doctor at the age of 74However he has reduced his consultation hours to 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours inthe afternoon.He first started writing free blogs on medical disorders seen in the clinic in 2007 on http://kennethkee.blogspot.com.His purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of his patients which is also his dissertation for his Ph.D (Healthcare Administration). He then wrote an autobiography account of his journey as a medical student to family doctor on his other blog http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.comThis autobiography account “A Family Doctor’s Tale” was combined with his early “A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders” into a new Wordpress Blog “A Family Doctor’s Tale” on http://ken-med.com.From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 1000 eBooks.He apologized for typos and spelling mistakes in his earlier books.He will endeavor to improve the writing in futures.Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.The later books go into more details of medical disorders.He has published 1000 eBooks on various subjects on health, 1 autobiography of his medical journey, another on the autobiography of a Cancer survivor, 2 children stories and one how to study for his nephew and grand-daughter.The purpose of these simple guides is to educate patient on health disorders and not meant as textbooks.He does not do any night duty since 2000 ever since Dr Tan had his second stroke.His clinic is now relocated to the Buona Vista Community Centre.The 2 units of his original clinic are being demolished to make way for a new Shopping Mall.He is now doing some blogging and internet surfing (bulletin boards since the 1980's) startingwith the Apple computer and going to PC.The entire PC is upgraded by himself from XT to the present Pentium duo core.The present Intel i7 CPU is out of reach at the moment because the CPU is still expensive.He is also into DIY changing his own toilet cistern and other electric appliance.His hunger for knowledge has not abated and he is a lifelong learner.The children have all grown up and there are 2 grandchildren who are even more technically advanced than the grandfather where mobile phones are concerned.This book is taken from some of the many articles in his blog (now with 740 posts) A Family Doctor’s Tale.Dr Kee is the author of:"A Family Doctor's Tale""Life Lessons Learned From The Study And Practice Of Medicine""Case Notes From A Family Doctor"
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Hashimoto Thyroiditis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions - Kenneth Kee
Hashimoto Thyroiditis,
A
Simple
Guide
To
The Condition,
Treatment
And
Related Conditions
By
Dr Kenneth Kee
M.B.,B.S. (Singapore)
Ph.D (Healthcare Administration)
Copyright Kenneth Kee 2014 Smashwords Edition
Published By Kenneth Kee at Smashwords.com
Dedication
This book is dedicated
To my wife Dorothy
And my children
Carolyn, Grace
And Kelvin
This book describes the Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Treatment and Associated Diseases or in vernacular terms
(What You Need to Treat Hashimoto Thyroiditis)
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Introduction
Ode To Hashimoto Thyroiditis
The thyroid is the gland in the center of the neck
When a person is tired and fat, it is usually thyroid hormones she lack
She will feel cold and has a large protuberant tongue
There will slow movements and thoughts out front
There may also be enlargement of the thyroid gland
There will dry coarse skin and unusual weight gain
The most common cause is due to autoimmune disease
It us more common in women who are of middle age
Diagnosis is by the detection of low thyroxine and antithyroid antibodies
Treatment is with thyroid replacement therapy.
Treatment is usually with synthetic thyroxine
To be taken orally for life. No need for iodine.
-An original poem by Kenneth Kee
Interesting Tips about the Hashimoto Thyroiditis
A Healthy Lifestyle
1. Take a well Balanced Diet
2. Treating an underactive thyroid
Treatment is aimed at replacing the thyroid hormone that you are lacking.
Levothyroxine is the most commonly used medicine:
The lowest dose possible will be given that relieves your symptoms and brings your blood hormone levels back to normal.
There may low thyroid hormone so thyroid hormone replacement therapy (levothyroxine) if the body is not producing enough of the hormone.
Mild thyroid failure (such as elevated TSH) may also occur.(also known as subclinical hypothyroidism.)
If there is no evidence of thyroid hormone deficiency, a regular check up by a doctor is all that is necessary
Once the patient starts taking this medicine, blood tests are regularly done to make sure thyroid hormone levels are in a normal range.
3. Keep bones and body strong
Bone marrow produces our blood
Eat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.
Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.
Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as