Kenneth Kee

Thyroid Eye Disease, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a medical disorder marked by swelling of the muscles and fatty tissues surrounding the eyeball within the eye socket (orbit).
This swelling is due to the inflammation of these tissues.
There is restricted space inside the eye orbit so when the tissues swell, the eyeball is pushed forward.
Cause:
Thyroid eye disease is an eye condition linked to autoimmune thyroid disease.
Symptoms of Thyroid disease:
1. Neck thyroid swelling
2. Heat intolerance
3. Tremors
4. Sweatiness
5. Loss of weight
6. Palpitations
Autoimmune thyroid disease happens when the body's antibodies attack tissues of the thyroid organ.
This is called Thyroid Eye Disease, an autoimmune disease.
The cause is not known exactly why this happens in some people and not in others.
Symptoms are produced by the tissues of the eye socket swelling and pushing the eyeball forward:
The biochemical events result in swelling of the orbital soft tissues particularly the eye muscles and orbital fat.
Eye symptoms are:
1. Blurring of vision
2. Staring appearance of eyes
3. Protrusion of the eyes
4. Tearing
5. Eye discomfort and gritty sensation
6. Eye redness
7. Puffy eyelids
8. Double vision
9. Squint
10. Reduced vision
Diagnosis:
Thyroid function tests (TFTs)
MRI scan
Treatment:
Most thyroid eye disorder gets better with good thyroid hormone control.
Local therapy:
Tear substitutes and lubricants help to cover the surface of the eye from drying.
Sleeping on extra pillows assists to decrease swelling around the eyes.
Double vision is problematic if it involves forward and down looking positions as in reading.
Special lenses called prisms may give relief for this.
Medicines
Medical therapy (immunosuppressive and radiotherapy) are more effective in the acute phase of the disease.
In the early stage of the disease and where the disease stays mild, artificial tears (ocular lubricants) may be enough.
Immunosuppression
Steroids are given in selected cases, normally taken orally
Surgery
Surgical treatment is normally reserved for patients in the inactive stage.
With injured vision, early lid surgery or orbital surgery is necessary
Surgery is reserved normally for inactive disease.
Surgical rehabitation is normally staged with orbital decompression surgery to decrease proptosis.
Squint and eyelid surgeries may eliminate double vision and exposure respectively.
Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy may be done in some places on some patients

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Thyroid Eye Disease
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 Hyperthyroidism
Chapter 8 Goiter
Epilogue

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. September 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781370443345
• Artikelnr.: 49410036

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

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