This week's episode of The Pitt tackled a very sensitive subject with a whole lot of care and grace when a victim of assault sought care at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.
Nurse Dana Evans (Katherine LaNasa), the only SANE (or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) available, immediately stepped up to comfort and care for the patient, a young woman named Ilana Miller, who was attacked by one of her friends at a Fourth of July barbecue.
Before Dana began her examination, which involved the collection and preservation of forensic evidence and a full documentation of all injuries, as well as emotional support for the victim, Dr. Al-Hashimi (Sepideh Moafi) took a quick medical history from Ilana, who revealed that her only prescription medication is something called Synthroid. However, they didn't delve into the details of her diagnosis, so you may be wondering what exactly Synthroid is, and what it treats.
Nurse Dana treats a patient after she was sexually assaulted in this week's episode of 'The Pitt.'Warrick Page/HBO Max
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Synthroid is a brand name for the drug levothyroxine, which is prescribed to treat hypothyroidism. It is a synthetic, or man-made, thyroid hormone that replaces the natural thyroid hormone a person lacks.
What Is Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is the medical terminology used to describe an underactive thyroid. The thyroid gland is a small endocrine gland at the front of the neck that controls many bodily functions through the release of various hormones. The main role it plays is in controlling a person's metabolism, which in turn can affect heart rate, weight loss or gain, body temperature, cholesterol levels, and more. It also helps regulate calcium levels.
In hypothyroidism, the gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. At first, symptoms may be imperceptible, as they can be attributed to other things like aging or stress, but it can eventually contribute to a variety of symptoms, like fatigue, cold sensitivity, weight gain, changes to your voice, skin, and hair, irregular menstrual cycles, memory problems, and more, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Why Did Dr. Al-Hashimi Ask About Ilana's Medications and Allergies?
Providers always get as much information about a patient's health history as they can before treating them. Even when it seems irrelevant to their current complaint, knowing what medications a patient takes—or is allergic to—is extremely important, so that a doctor doesn't accidentally give them something new that causes a negative interaction with another medication or an allergic reaction.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available 24 hours a day throughRAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.
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