Wednesday, September 8, 2010

just the facts ma'am

this is your thyroid         



Your thyroid is responsible for metabolism in your body.  A hyperthyroid manically metabolizes like a madman in your body.

Symptoms include:

Common symptoms and signs of hyperthyroidism

  • Palpitations
  • Heat intolerance
  • Nervousness
  • Insomnia
  • Breathlessness
  • Increased bowel movements
  • Light or absent menstrual periods
  • Fatigue
  • Fast heart rate
  • Trembling hands
  • Weight loss
  • Muscle weakness
  • Warm moist skin
  • Hair loss
  • Staring gaze

from http://www.endocrineweb.com/hyper1.html

thus concludes the lesson
questions?

3 comments:

  1. Hey, those are the same symptoms as "love!"

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  2. I actually never would have guessed that our major metabolism affecter would be located in our neck... interesting.

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