Thyroid disorders and their effect on cognitive function, mood and emotions
Dr Mark Vanderpump on 星期四 14 一月A healthy thyroid plays a vital part in brain chemistry, so we should not be surprised that a thyroid disorder can cause unpredictable mood changes. For example those with an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can suddenly feel tense and anxious. They may experience panic attacks, impatience, be overactive and have an exaggerated sensitivity to noise.
About Graves Orbitopathy
Dr Mark Vanderpump on 星期三 16 九月It is common for the onset of thyroid eye disease – referred to as Graves Orbitopathy (or GO) - to occur within 18 months of the onset of hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease.
Thyroid Disease and Osteoporosis
Dr Mark Vanderpump on 星期二 25 十一月We already know that hormones play an essential role in the development of the skeleton but could hypothyroidism lead to an increased suceptability to osteoporosis?
