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THYROIDITIS - Coggle Diagram
THYROIDITIS
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Hypothyroidism
Causes
Pituitary dysfunction
Underactivity of thyroid due to inflammation of gland
Distraction of larger cells that produce thyroxine
Signs and symptoms
Swollen face and eyelids
Course skin
Brittle hair
Decreased appetite with increased weight gain due to loe metabolic rate
Cold intolerance
Impaired memory
Nursing care
Promote enough restmess
Protect against coldness
Avoid external heat exposure
Provide food high in fiber
Increase fluid intake
Manage respiratory symptoms
Pathophysiology
Formation of antithyroid antibodies
Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms correlating with results of increased TSH with normal low thyroxine level
Positive serum anti TPO antibody concentration is correlated with active phase of disease
Hyperthyroidism
Signs and symptoms
Apprehension and restlessness
Medical emergency with hyperpyrexial
Increased heart beat
Acute left ventricular failure
Nursing care
Listen to heart murmurs
Monitor viral signs
Teach relaxing exercises
Monitor intake and output
Administer antithyroid medication as prescribed
References
https://nurseslabs.com
https://www.healthline.com