Hypothyroidism is a medical condition that happens from suboptimal or lower levels of thyroid hormone. Symptoms of this disorder could include weight gain, fatigue as well as hair loss - all resulting from a general slowdown of metabolic processes. There are two types of hypothyroidism - congenital or acquired - and both should be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible.
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital hypothyroidism develops prenatally and is a frequent cause of preventable mental retardation, affecting approximately 1 out of 5,000 infants. Hypothyroidism in infants may result from a congenital deficiency in the thyroid gland, from the abnormal synthesis of thyroid hormones, or from deficient TSH secretion. Infants who worsen from deficiencies in the thyroid gland typically function normally at birth due to of thyroid hormones that had been supplied in-utero by the mother.
Thyroid hormone is important for normal brain development and growth, nearly half of which occurs during the first six months of life. Consequently, not treating congenital hypothyroidism while the child is still young can caused mental retardation and may limit the child's growth.
Long term studies have shown that closely monitored T4 supplementation beginning in the first six weeks of life results in normal intelligence in infants with these deficiencies. Because hypothyroidism is so easy to treat, neonatal screening testing is done to detect congenital hypothyroidism. Screening usually takes place in the hospital nursery and requires a single drop of blood to be analyzed for T4 and TSH levels.
Acquired Hypothyroidism
Acquired hypothyroidism in older children and adults causes a general slowing down of metabolic processes. The hypothyroid state may be mild, with exclusively few signs and symptoms, or it may progress to a life threatening condition called myxedematous coma. Acquired hypothyroidism can result from destruction or dysfunction of the thyroid gland or from a secondary disorder due to impaired pituitary function or a tertiary disorder caused by hypothalamic dysfunction. The most common cause of acquired hypothyroidism is called Hashimoto thyroiditis - an autoimmune disorder in which the thyroid gland may be totally destroyed by an immunologic process.
Early symptoms of hypothyroidism aren't specific, but severe fatigue often makes it difficult for sufferers to work or participate in their usual activities. Reports of hair loss, brittle nails and dry skin are common, and numbness or tingling of the fingers may occur. On occasion, the voice may become husky, and the person may complain of hoarseness. Menstrual disturbances e.g. menorrhagia or amenorrhea occur, in addition to a loss of libido.
The traditional management for hypothyroidism is to restore a normal metabolic state by replacing the missing hormone. Synthetic levothyroxine - Synthroid or Levothroid - is the preferred method for treating hypothyroidism and the dosage for hormone replacement is based on the patient's serum TSH concentration. Desiccated thyroid is used less frequently because it often results in transient elevated serum concentration of T3, with occasional symptoms of hyperthyroidism. If replacement treatment is adequate, the symptoms of myxedema disappear and normal metabolic activity resumes.
Of course, precautions must be taken during the course of therapy because of the interaction of thyroid hormone with other medications. Thyroid hormone may increase blood glucose levels, which may require adjustment in the dosage of insulin or oral antidiabetic agents in patients with diabetes. The effect of thyroid hormone may be increased by Phenytoin (Dilantin) and tricyclic antidepressant agents. Thus, it requires careful observation and assessment by a medical professional for side effects.
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Understanding the Benefits of Ergonomics
Ergonomics refers to the design of jobs and workplaces for the workers and the work they do, instead of trying to change jobs, for their jobs.
"Good ergonomics to prevent injuries, increase the comfort and fatigue. It also improves the quality and quantity of work and the profitability of a company.
MSD
Workers can receive ilsuitedouleurs muscle Scheletriche work thatthe towers not to them.
Tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome are two types of muscle-skeletal disorders associated with ergonomic problems.
The symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders include discomfort, pain, pain, numbness, tingling, decreased range of motion, decreased strength and / or swelling at the level of articolareioni or members.
The symptoms are not seulementsagradables May, but the inability of workers remains in their pbehindern the work area.
For example, after he has been on a fast assembly, a middle-aged woman, do not have the strength to have a cup of coffee, let alone for its demanding task.
Risk Factors
Even if it is not a cause, other factors may increase the likelihood of dVILUPPARE musculoskeletal disorders:
Repetitivos movements (a task too big or too fast)
The exercise of power (eg an heavy object)
Awkward posture (eg, wrist bent, head forward)
Static position (stay too long in one position)
Mechanical pressure (to bone)
Heavy
Installation work
Settings May be the best way to prevent injuries ergonomicheiques.
For example: a few days aprèsde a new job, a long-term employees began with complaints in the arms and wrists.
Labor is not changed, only dis workstation.
He and his superiors do not take into account the occurrence of problems.
After reflection on the possible causes and consultation with staff trained in ergonomics, they realized that the new work is more aparavant.
Workstción adjustable PARDE the employee may, at the height of the previous level.
A few hours later, her symptoms disappeared.
Anti-Fatigue Mats
Maiti Many industrial work, which for a long time to stand orFeet along a curve.
Standing or walking on hard surfaces like cement on the back, increasing fatigue and placing workers at risk of low back injury.
Provides a place tapistion time for walking or standing, and in the production or processing.
Anti-fatigue mats are available in different materials for industrial environments. Some work comes inMBI dry or wet, while others offer chemical resistance.
Slip-Widerstand is an advantage of the safety of the many anti-fatigue mat.
Cost-Benefit Analysis
In 1992, the average cost of a lumbar spine was $ 9000 and $ 35,000 for the surgery of the operation.
The cost of surgical carpal tunnel release of $ 4,000 to $ 10,000 per hand.
These figures do not include serionos loss of productivity and welfare of workers from back injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome.
According to a recent study conducted throughchnittliche payback period of 25 ergonomic interventions was 0.82 years. The companies are the high cost of new equipment like a reason not to implement ergonomic solutions. However, the economic benefits of good ergonomics was repeated.
John J. Kovacs, also known as the guy Workbench VP and GM Americas Kessler bees and many industries, high-quality laboratory, aufltezza adjustable ergonomic desks, home and anti-fatigue work mats
Free 'Insider Report on ergonomics, "on http://www.KesslerAmerica.com
Arteicle Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_J_Kovac
"Good ergonomics to prevent injuries, increase the comfort and fatigue. It also improves the quality and quantity of work and the profitability of a company.
MSD
Workers can receive ilsuitedouleurs muscle Scheletriche work thatthe towers not to them.
Tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome are two types of muscle-skeletal disorders associated with ergonomic problems.
The symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders include discomfort, pain, pain, numbness, tingling, decreased range of motion, decreased strength and / or swelling at the level of articolareioni or members.
The symptoms are not seulementsagradables May, but the inability of workers remains in their pbehindern the work area.
For example, after he has been on a fast assembly, a middle-aged woman, do not have the strength to have a cup of coffee, let alone for its demanding task.
Risk Factors
Even if it is not a cause, other factors may increase the likelihood of dVILUPPARE musculoskeletal disorders:
Repetitivos movements (a task too big or too fast)
The exercise of power (eg an heavy object)
Awkward posture (eg, wrist bent, head forward)
Static position (stay too long in one position)
Mechanical pressure (to bone)
Heavy
Installation work
Settings May be the best way to prevent injuries ergonomicheiques.
For example: a few days aprèsde a new job, a long-term employees began with complaints in the arms and wrists.
Labor is not changed, only dis workstation.
He and his superiors do not take into account the occurrence of problems.
After reflection on the possible causes and consultation with staff trained in ergonomics, they realized that the new work is more aparavant.
Workstción adjustable PARDE the employee may, at the height of the previous level.
A few hours later, her symptoms disappeared.
Anti-Fatigue Mats
Maiti Many industrial work, which for a long time to stand orFeet along a curve.
Standing or walking on hard surfaces like cement on the back, increasing fatigue and placing workers at risk of low back injury.
Provides a place tapistion time for walking or standing, and in the production or processing.
Anti-fatigue mats are available in different materials for industrial environments. Some work comes inMBI dry or wet, while others offer chemical resistance.
Slip-Widerstand is an advantage of the safety of the many anti-fatigue mat.
Cost-Benefit Analysis
In 1992, the average cost of a lumbar spine was $ 9000 and $ 35,000 for the surgery of the operation.
The cost of surgical carpal tunnel release of $ 4,000 to $ 10,000 per hand.
These figures do not include serionos loss of productivity and welfare of workers from back injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome.
According to a recent study conducted throughchnittliche payback period of 25 ergonomic interventions was 0.82 years. The companies are the high cost of new equipment like a reason not to implement ergonomic solutions. However, the economic benefits of good ergonomics was repeated.
John J. Kovacs, also known as the guy Workbench VP and GM Americas Kessler bees and many industries, high-quality laboratory, aufltezza adjustable ergonomic desks, home and anti-fatigue work mats
Free 'Insider Report on ergonomics, "on http://www.KesslerAmerica.com
Arteicle Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_J_Kovac
Friday, February 27, 2009
Allergies - Understanding Perfume and Cologne Allergies
There are many people who have allergies to allergens and irritants in the air, like smoke, the smoke from the fireplace in winter, dust mites, animal Dander, cockroach shares, mold and pollen. Can an allergic reaction at any time in contact with these allergens. But wait, there are more allergens, you need to understand.
Schools are an ideal place in which a student takes can lead to severe asthma problemis when you try to concentrate on school work diero. Many students use perfume and Cologne at school and not know that their colleagues in the month of May are allergic to fragrances neurological. I have several customers who work with the school for their children because of this phenomenon in the public and private schools. Behavior of their children was by this scent, but changed dramatically when they are no longer APE school.
America has a problem of violence in schools. Inclusoestudió Who has the possibility that the problem der discipline in Cologne, perfumes and allergies. Laboratory tests were conducted in rats, which, if certain chemicals, they are very aggressive in their behavior towards other rats of the same population. This is a pretty strong argument for public research to help ahfaire nosseo children. Our children are our future and must be protected.
Parents, dieKinder in schools should have received a copy of the report TMESA, also known as the safety data sheet die manufacturers and distributors of perfumes Cologne. They must be available to all consumers. She says exactly what is in the product. This can help the cause of your child's allergies. Genitorideve proactive and not reactive to violence in the school.
To summarize, chemicals such as acetone, ethanol, ethyl acetate and linalool were in trace quantities in some brands of perfumes and colonies. Doing an Internet search from Google or Yahoo for thisSubstances. You will be surprised. It is important to see what their children because of counterfeiting, in markets puunités administration and elsewhere. Most of these products come from China and not sufficiently tested to our standards in the United States. If diedas child has a severe reaction to the smell, it is important that you contact your Arz.
Schools are an ideal place in which a student takes can lead to severe asthma problemis when you try to concentrate on school work diero. Many students use perfume and Cologne at school and not know that their colleagues in the month of May are allergic to fragrances neurological. I have several customers who work with the school for their children because of this phenomenon in the public and private schools. Behavior of their children was by this scent, but changed dramatically when they are no longer APE school.
America has a problem of violence in schools. Inclusoestudió Who has the possibility that the problem der discipline in Cologne, perfumes and allergies. Laboratory tests were conducted in rats, which, if certain chemicals, they are very aggressive in their behavior towards other rats of the same population. This is a pretty strong argument for public research to help ahfaire nosseo children. Our children are our future and must be protected.
Parents, dieKinder in schools should have received a copy of the report TMESA, also known as the safety data sheet die manufacturers and distributors of perfumes Cologne. They must be available to all consumers. She says exactly what is in the product. This can help the cause of your child's allergies. Genitorideve proactive and not reactive to violence in the school.
To summarize, chemicals such as acetone, ethanol, ethyl acetate and linalool were in trace quantities in some brands of perfumes and colonies. Doing an Internet search from Google or Yahoo for thisSubstances. You will be surprised. It is important to see what their children because of counterfeiting, in markets puunités administration and elsewhere. Most of these products come from China and not sufficiently tested to our standards in the United States. If diedas child has a severe reaction to the smell, it is important that you contact your Arz.
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