Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Hyponatremia?What Causes Low Sodium Levels?Symptoms of Low SodiumDiagnosing HyponatremiaTreating Low Sodium Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Hyponatremia? What Causes Low Sodium Levels? Symptoms of Low Sodium Diagnosing Hyponatremia Treating Low Sodium Hyponatremiais an electrolyte disorder in which your body experiences lowsodiumin the blood. Symptoms of hyponatremia include nausea, confusion, and weakness. In extreme cases, it can cause seizures, coma, and even death....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment This article discusses the symptoms and causes of hypoparathyroidism in addition to diagnosis, and treatment. What Are the Main Symptoms of Hypoparathyroidism? Signs and symptoms of hypoparathyroidismare most often related to low calcium levels. In severe situations, the elevated phosphorus levels can have some effects as well. Common effects of hypoparathyroidism include:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention “Hypopigmentation” is a general term to describe a reduction in skin pigmentation, which can be present at birth or develop later in life from illness, injury, or certain medications.Vitiligo is an autoimmuneskin pigmentation disorderthat develops when the immune system destroys melanocytes. It is associated with smooth, chalky-white patches on the skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to Seek Care Hyporeflexiais a lessened or weak response in skeletal muscle reflexes. It is a symptom of an underlying medical condition rather than a disorder itself. Typically, these are medical conditions related to the nervous system.When stimulated, your musclereflexesrespond in a specific way. For example, if a healthcare provider lightly taps your knee during a reflex test, your leg should move....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLinked ConditionsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Linked Conditions Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Hypothyroidismandadrenal insufficiencyare both conditions that involve theendocrine organsand glands in the body. They share symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, weight fluctuation, and hair changes. Studies have found potential links between thyroid and adrenal disorders and how they can co-occur together. Read on to learn more about hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency, including their symptoms, diagnosis, and management....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Hypothyroidism?Why Does Hypothyroidism Cause Anxiety?SymptomsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Hypothyroidism? Why Does Hypothyroidism Cause Anxiety? Symptoms Treatment When yourthyroid glandisn’t producing the right amount of thyroid hormone, you may feel shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and other symptoms associated with anxiety. This most often happens withhyperthyroidism, which is the production of too much thyroid hormone, because the excess hormone speeds up your metabolism....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLinkIs It Autoimmune?Testing HormonesMedicationOther Treatment OptionsSupporting Immune Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Link Is It Autoimmune? Testing Hormones Medication Other Treatment Options Supporting Immune Health This article discusses how you might learn your hypothyroidism is from Hashimoto’s disease. It also shares aspects of managing the condition. Maskot / Getty Images Link Between Hypothyroidism and Autoimmune Disease Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune condition that can cause hypothyroidism....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHypothyroidism and Rheumatoid ArthritisHypothyroidismTreatmentComplicationsJoint Pain Causes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hypothyroidism and Rheumatoid Arthritis Hypothyroidism Treatment Complications Joint Pain Causes There is a connection between hypothyroidism and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Research shows people with RA are more likely to develop underactive thyroid disease, includinghypothyroidismandHashimoto’s thyroiditis.That connection appears to go both ways in that people with thyroid disease are also at a higher risk for RA....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHypothyroidismHow Common Is It?By EthnicityBy Age and GenderCauses and Risk FactorsMortality RatesScreening and Early Detection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hypothyroidism How Common Is It? By Ethnicity By Age and Gender Causes and Risk Factors Mortality Rates Screening and Early Detection Hypothyroidism(low thyroid function) is a common hormonal condition. One in 300 people in the United States is diagnosed with hypothyroidism.Females and people over age 65 are the groups most often diagnosed with hypothyroidism....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHypothyroidism SymptomsNursing AssessmentDiagnosisInterventionsCare PlanConsiderationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hypothyroidism Symptoms Nursing Assessment Diagnosis Interventions Care Plan Considerations Frequently Asked Questions Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, occurs when thethyroid glanddoes not produce enough thyroid hormone to meet the body’s needs. Levothyroxine, a synthetic version of thyroid hormone, is a hormone replacement therapy most often prescribed to treat hypothyroidism.Because hypothyroidism is a chronic disease, a multidisciplinary approach is required to provide lifelong care and treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrognosisLife ExpectancyComplicationsTreatmentWhat to ExpectFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prognosis Life Expectancy Complications Treatment What to Expect Frequently Asked Questions Generally, the outlook forhypothyroidismis good with proper medical treatment, particularly if it is started early. Most people begin to see a resolution of their symptoms within two weeks of starting medication to treat the condition. However, medication must be continued throughout life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentDiagnosisSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Diagnosis Seeking Medical Care Hypoventilation, or shallow, short breathing, causes carbon dioxide to build up in the blood and decreases oxygen levels.Causes include having obesity, genetic mutations, and certain underlying conditions.For some people, there is no known cause. A healthcare provider may perform one or more tests to determine the underlying cause of hypoventilation and determine the best treatment approach....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Hypoxemia is a condition that occurs when you don’t have enough oxygen in your blood. Though this can happen for a variety of reasons, hypoxemia appears to be relatively common in people with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).It also may result from other conditions, such asasthma, anemia,sleep apnea, andpneumonia. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of hypoxemia....