TRH (thyrotropin releasing hormone) or Thyrotropin is a hormone produced by hypothalamus in the brain. Its main function is to stimulate the pituitary gland to release TSH or thyroid stimulating hormone. TSH, in turn, plays a vital role in release and functioning of different kinds of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. Thus, thyrotropin hormone… Continue reading Thyrotropin Levels
Category: Conditions
Waking Up Dizzy
Dizziness is defined as a sensation of fainting, lightheadedness, imbalance, vertigo, and or unsteadiness. Dizziness is a non-specific symptom and can occur due to varied reasons. Hence, ‘waking up dizzy,’ especially if no medications are taken before sleeping, needs to be checked by a doctor for underlying causes and relevant treatment. If dizziness after waking… Continue reading Waking Up Dizzy
Brawny Edema
If you have edema, it may be either pitting or non-pitting (brawny edema). Accumulation of fluid in cells and interstitial space is referred to as edema. In an individual’s body, there is some fluid present in the interstitial space and that fluid accounts for about 20 percent of a person’s body weight. Health conditions may… Continue reading Brawny Edema
Filiform Wart
Filiform warts are fleshy, thin, benign, long skin growths or warts that are typically of skin color. They affect people with human papilloma virus infections. The warts get their name due to their unusual filiform projections like shape. They typical develop on the face, particularly the lips, eyelids, and the neck. However, they can also… Continue reading Filiform Wart