How does hypothyroidism affect the body?
Hypothyroidism is a common condition where the thyroid doesn’t create and release enough thyroid hormone into your bloodstream. This makes your metabolism slow down. Also called underactive thyroid, hypothyroidism can make you feel tired, gain weight and be unable to tolerate cold temperatures.
What are the symptoms of not enough thyroid medication?
However, there are some signs that you may not be getting enough hormone:
- Unexplained weight gain.
- Constipation.
- General joint and muscle pain.
- Feeling anxious or depressed.
- Exhaustion.
- Hair loss and breakage.
How do I know if my thyroxine needs increasing?
General joint and muscle pains are common when hypothyroidism is not sufficiently treated, and your dosage of thyroid hormone needs to be increased. Joint and muscle weakness and pain, especially in the arms and legs, can be evidence that you need an increased dose of antithyroid drugs for your hyperthyroidism.
What are severe symptoms of hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism signs and symptoms may include:
- Fatigue.
- Increased sensitivity to cold.
- Constipation.
- Dry skin.
- Weight gain.
- Puffy face.
- Hoarseness.
- Muscle weakness.
What are the symptoms of latent tuberculosis (TB)?
People with latent TB infection: 1 Have no symptoms. 2 Don’t feel sick. 3 Can’t spread TB bacteria to others. 4 Usually have a positive TB skin test reaction or positive TB blood test. 5 May develop TB disease if they do not receive treatment for latent TB infection.
How do you test for latent tuberculosis?
Testing for latent TB. There are two types of test that can be used. These are the TB skin test (TST) and the newer IGRA blood test. In countries where there is a high level of TB (such as the high burden TB countries) the majority of people may have latent TB.
What is the difference between active and latent TB?
This is sometimes known as active TB. People with latent TB do not feel sick and are not infectious. They cannot pass the TB bacteria on to other people. In addition they will usually have a normal chest x-ray and a negative sputum test. It is often only known that someone has latent TB because they have had a TB test, such as the TB skin test.
What is the short course regimen for latent tuberculosis (TB)?
The short course regimen consisted of daily doses of the drugs rifapentine and isoniazid. Among people with latent TB infection, HIV infection is the greatest risk fact for progression from latent TB to active TB disease.