Hypothyroidism
What is hypothyroidism?
Approximately one in 100 women of childbearing age has hypothyroidism (a condition marked by an underactive thyroid gland), according to the Endocrine Society.
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HYPOTHYROIDISM
Hypothyroidism is the condition that reflects decreased concentrations of thyroid hormones, due to any cause. The resulting hypometabolic state causes decreased heat production and generally slows many of the bodies' processes.
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Hypothyroidism occurs when thyroxine (T4) levels drop so low that body processes begin to slow down.
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Hypothyroidism occurs when an individual produces unusually low amount of thyroid hormones. There are numerous illnesses that may eventually cause hypothyroidism, all of which affects the thyroid gland one way or another.
Hypothyroidism and Heart Disease
Mildly underactive thyroid (subclinical hypothyroidism) may increase the risk of developing an irregular heart beat (atrial fibrillation), but it is not associated with other heart problems, ...
Hypothyroidism, infantile: Hypothyroidism (subnormal activity of the thyroid gland) that starts after birth and is manifest by features including delays in growth and development and myxedema surfacing during infancy.
Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid
Hypothyroidism means a reduced level of thyroid hormone (thyroxine).
Hypothyroidism and Depression
Chances are you know the difference between occasional sadness and depression. But here's a fact you may not know: Hypothyroidism, a common thyroid disorder, can cause symptoms indistinguishable from depression.
Hypothyroidism: Introduction
Hypothyroidism is a common disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland is underactive and does not produce enough thyroid hormone.
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Hypothyroidism, congenital: Underactivity of the thyroid gland at birth, resulting in growth retardation, developmental delay and other abnormal features. Can be due to deficiency of iodine in the mother's diet during pregnancy.
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Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy
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Hypothyroidism caused by thyroid gland inflammation - also called thyroiditis. This is caused when inflammation of the thyroid gland leaves a large percentage of the thyroid cells damaged and unable to produce enough hormones.
Hypothyroidism in family members
Hypothyroidism tends to "run in families". If you have a history of either hypothyroidism, or paradoxically, hyperthyroidism in your family, it increases the chance that you may someday develop the condition.
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Hypothyroidism Definition
Definition
Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck. It produces hormones that control metabolism.
How is Hypothyroidism Diagnosed?
If symptoms suggest that the problem might be hypothyroidism, it is possible to do a blood test to confirm the diagnosis. The blood test can measure the levels of T3 and T4 and also TSH.
What is hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid activity, means your thyroid gland is not making enough hormones. The thyroid gland is located in the front of your neck, just below your Adam's apple.
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HYPOTHYROIDISM CAUSES
In about 95 percent of cases, hypothyroidism is due to a problem in the thyroid gland itself and is called primary hypothyroidism. However, certain medications and diseases can also decrease thyroid function.
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone.
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Chronic thryoiditis (Hashimoto's disease)
Subacute thyroiditis
Silent thyroiditis
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Hypothyroidism is thyroid hormone deficiency. It is diagnosed by clinical features such as a typical facies, hoarse slow speech, and dry skin and by low levels of thyroid hormones.
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Primary hypothyroidism is when the thyroid cannot make the hormones T3 and T4 because of a problem with the gland itself. In the U.S., the most common cause is destruction of the thyroid gland by the immune system.
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What is it?
Hypothyroidism, also known as "underactive thyroid disease," is a common adult condition of the thyroid, a gland that regulates the body's energy.
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Hypothyroidism results from failure to maintain adequate tissue levels of thyroid hormone.
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough hormone. The main function of the thyroid gland is to regulate the body's metabolism; it affects all parts of the body.
Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorder, and it is thought to affect around six to 10 per cent of women. The prevalence rises with age - up to a quarter of women over the age of 65 years may be affected.
Hypothyroidism is where the thyroid is underactive (i.e., produces an insufficient amount of thyroid hormones). Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorder .
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Too little hormone slows down chemical reactions in the body. This slowdown causes mental and physical changes.
When Hypothyroidism is Caused by Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
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Congenital hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland fails to develop or function properly. In 80 to 85 percent of cases, the thyroid gland is absent, abnormally located, or severely reduced in size (hypoplastic).
Symptoms of HYPOTHYROIDISM
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Hypothyroidism in children and teens
Although hypothyroidism most often affects middle-aged and older women, anyone can develop the condition, including infants and teenagers.
Hypothyroidism. This is a condition where the thyroid gland, located in the neck, produces too little thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone regulates our metabolism. So too little hormone slows the metabolism and often causes weight gain.
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Hypothyroidism can cause slow growth because the thyroid gland isn't producing enough thyroid hormone, which is necessary to support normal growth. A major symptom of hypothyroidism is feeling tired or sluggish.
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Too little thyroid hormone being made by the thyroid gland. Causes weight gain, tiredness and a lack of energy.
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When too little TH is released, the body's metabolic rate decreases, and the body slows down. Hypothyroidism often goes undiagnosed because its symptoms are often mistaken for or attributed to other conditions. Symptoms include: ...
Hypothyroidism: Increased prolactin levels are often seen in people with hypothyroidism, and doctors routinely test people with hyperprolactinemia for hypothyroidism.
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Hypothyroidism accounts for as many as 4% of pericarditis cases. In fact, myocardial involvement is common, and pericardial involvement usually occurs with severe hypothyroidism.
hypothyroidism - a condition in which the thyroid gland is under active and produces less than normal levels of the thyroid hormones.
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Abnormal inactivity or decrease in activity of the thyroid.
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Hypothyroidism is a complex syndrome determined by the reduced serum levels of thyroid hormones, and it may have many causes such as iodine deficiency (the most common cause), autoimune disorders (such as Hashimoto thyroiditis), ...
The symptoms of Hypothyroidism often times go undetected. The Hypothyroidism symptoms generally become more obvious as the condition worsens. The most notable symptoms are related to a slowing metabolism.
Hypothyroidism can cause the MCV level to be too high. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive.
HYPOTHYROIDISM (Underactive Thyroid; Goiter)
SYMPTOMS"Fatigue and inability to tolerate cold are the most common symptoms.
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Hypothyroidism is the underproduction of hormones by a gland in the neck called the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck, near the "Adam's apple.
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