Endocrine causes of high blood pressure
on Mon 24 OctBlood pressure which doesn't respond to normal medications is called "resistant hypertension". Endocrine conditions can be the cause of this...
Weight gain after hyperthyroidism treatment
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Tue 25 AugHas treatment for hyperthyroidism resulted in you gaining weight? In this blog post I explain why that's possible and how that may have happened.
About Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis (TPP)
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Tue 6 JunA rare complication of hyperthyroidism (usually Graves’ disease), thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) was originally identified in in 1902 and has found to be most common amongst Asian populations
What is a thyroid storm?
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Wed 24 MayYou may have heard of a "thyroid storm" - here is a detailed summary of its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
How thyroid disease differs in children
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Thu 30 JunIt can be very challenging to detect either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism in a child. This post flags the warning signs for both conditions
Thyroid disorders and their effect on cognitive function, mood and emotions
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Thu 14 JanA 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 Wed 16 SepIt 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 Tue 25 NovWe already know that hormones play an essential role in the development of the skeleton but could hypothyroidism lead to an increased suceptability to osteoporosis?
