Part III Test Results Angelas test results come back and Dr

Part III -Test Results Angela\'s test results come back and Dr. Siddiqui gives you a copy to look over Please use the data below and the initial information about Angela to answer the following questions. A. Barber Test Results Result Normal Range Test 4.6-12 Serum thyroxine (TU (ug/d) 0.5-6 Normal Normal TPO and Tg antibodies Normal Normal TSI (immunoglobulins) Serum Triiodothyronine IT3) 80-180 57 90-120/60-80 98/60 Blood Pressure 36-45 Hematocrit (96) Hemoglobin (g 100 ml blood) 12.9 11-14 70-110 102 Glucose (mg/d) 135-145 136 Sodium (mmolU 3.5-5.0 Potassium (mmolU

Solution

Angela is suffering from Hypothyroidism i.e. too little production of the thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland. This may be due to an autoimmune diseases or insufficient intake of iodine or as a result of taking some particular drugs. Hypothyroidism in her case will result in: slowing of the body’s metabolic rate, feeling of tiredness, intolerance to cold temperatures, low heart rate, weight gain, decrease in appetite, poor memory, depression, stiffness of the muscles and infertility. This low level of the thyroid hormone in case of Angela is because of insufficient secretion of the Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) produced by the pituitary gland.

Based on the blood reports of Angela; she is unlikely to suffer from Goiter as in this case of hypothyroidism the only type of Goiter, the Hashimoto\'s disease; marked by low levels of thyroid hormone leading to an enlarged thyroid gland to compensate this low level along with elevated level of TSH; which stimulates the thyroid, causing the gland to enlarge. However in this case the TSH level is low so development of Goiter is not likely, (Mayoclinic)