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Central Hypothyroidism - Endocrinology Advisor
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Central hypothyroidism symptoms include 1,2: intolerance to cold and decreased sweating. dry skin and hair. fatigue, drowsiness, and headache. constipation. muscle cramps. changes in sleep and menstrual cycles. unexplained weight gain, along with swelling or puffiness. anxiety, depression, or memory loss.
Long-Term Fatigue Is Common After Total Thyroidectomy
WEBNovember 1, 2019. Approximately two-thirds of patients who undergo total thyroidectomy (TT) report new-onset fatigue within the first year after surgery, with only one-third reporting significant improvement over time, according to study results presented at the 89th Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association, held October 30 to ...
Type 2 Diabetes Medications That Induce Weight Loss
WEBMar 22, 2024 · A weight loss of 5% to 15% can improve obesity-related complications. 1,2. There are approved medications to help treat obesity, including phentermine (Lomaira®), orlistat (Alli®), topiramate (Trokendi XR®), and naltrexone/bupropion (Contrave®). However, these are not indicated to treat type 2 diabetes. 3.
Hypercalcemia - Endocrinology Advisor
WEBHypercalcemia Causes & Presentation. Hypercalcemia is a condition in which the calcium level in your blood is above normal. The normal range of calcium is 8.5 to 10.5 mg/dl (4.3 to 5.3 mEq/L or 2.2 to 2.7 mmol/L). 1 This reference range may differ by 0.5 mg/dl depending on the laboratory or hypercalcemia workup. Patients typically present with symptoms of hypercalcemia when the serum calcium ...
Diabetes and Diarrhea - Endocrinology Advisor
WEBDec 7, 2022 · Diarrhea is a common symptom of diabetes and has a myriad possible causes. Diabetic diarrhea, a subtype of chronic diarrhea, typically occurs in people with severe insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and who show signs of generalized neuropathy. 1, 2 The term specifically describes chronic diarrhea resulting from secondary effects of diabetic gastroenteropathy. 3 This is a common symptom of ...
Hypocalcemia - Endocrinology Advisor
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Hypocalcemia occurs when there is too little calcium in the bloodstream. The normal range of calcium is 8.5 to 10.5 mg/dl (4.3 to 5.3 mEq/L or 2.2 to 2.7 mmol/L). 1 This reference range may differ by 0.5 mg/dl depending on the testing laboratory. Hypocalcemia may be fatal if left untreated. 2 Symptoms of hypocalcemia can include muscle weakness ...
Thyroid Hormone Resistance - Endocrinology Advisor
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Etiology & Risk Factors for Thyroid Hormone Resistance. Impaired sensitivity is due to mutations in the thyroid hormone receptor. Thyroid hormone levels are determined by the concentrations of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), secreted by the hypothalamus, and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. The two types of thyroid hormone are 3,3’triiodo-L ...
FSH Levels in Older Postmenopausal Women Affect Bone and …
WEBFebruary 9, 2021. Higher follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels in older postmenopausal women are associated with higher bone marrow adiposity but lower fat, lean mass, and bone mineral density (BMD), according to a study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. A total of 483 older people, including 238 older postmenopausal ...
How Do GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Like Ozempic or Mounjaro, Work?
WEBJun 14, 2024 · GLP-1 receptor agonists also bind to the GLP-1 receptors on certain neurons in the brain to decrease hunger and increase satiety. They have been shown to slow gastric emptying within the first hour of eating, resulting in the feeling of being full. Patients who use GLP-1 receptor agonists experience reduced appetite and hunger, lower preference ...