UPDATE ON ARMENIAN GIRL – THANKS FOR YOUR HELP
eMaxHealth.com
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March 27 2009
We at eMaxHealth want to thank you for the response to the story
on Gayane Tovmasyan, the 13 year old Armenian girl with the ovarian
tumor. There has been $450 dollars donated at this time.
It is difficult to get complete news, but we have been told that
her surgery has been postponed so that a previous medical condition
can be improved. This medical condition is a hypothyroid condition
(if properly translated). She needs this improved so that she will
have less risk from the anesthesia and surgery. The family and young
girl are tired and worried, but thankful for your support and prayers.
Link to initial article: "13 Year Old Armenian Girl Needs Your Help"
If you would like to support Gayane’s healthcare costs:
eMaxHealth would like to help Gayane and her family. We have set
up a bank account in her name. The funds will be transferred to
her family to help them pay for her surgery and any postoperative
treatments she may need. If you would like to contribute, please
email [email protected] or contact emaxhealth.
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to
produce enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is located in the
neck just in front of the larynx (voice box). It makes hormones,
thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which are important in
controlling metabolism.
The most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis,
in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. A less
common cause of hypothyroidism is when the pituitary gland does
not release a hormone to stimulate the thyroid gland (secondary
hypothyroidism). Other causes include congenital absence of the
thyroid, radiation to the gland, and surgical removal of the thyroid
gland.
Symptoms include abnormal menstrual periods, cold intolerance,
constipation, depression, fatigue, thin and brittle hair, and
weight gain (unintentional). Other symptoms include dry flaky skin,
hoarseness, swelling of feet and legs, slow speech, joint stiffness,
overall swelling, and hair loss.
Once diagnosed, hypothyroidism can be treated by replacement of the
replacement hormone.