Hypothyroid

Introduction: Hypothyroid

Description of Hypothyroid

Hypothyroid (medical condition): Too little thyroid hormone production....more »

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Hypothyroid: A condition in which the production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland is diminished. Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include low metabolic rate, tendency to weight gain, somnolence and sometimes myxedema. In the United States, the most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder. SYN athyrea. --2004
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Hypothyroid: Related Topics

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Hypothyroid as a Disease

Hypothyroid: Another name for Hypothyroidism (or close medical condition association).
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Hypothyroid: Related Diseases

Hypothyroid: Hypothyroid is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database:

• Thyroid disorders
• Under-diagnosed conditions
• Thyroid conditions
• Endocrine system conditions
• Metabolic conditions
• Women's health conditions

Causes of Hypothyroid

Some of the causes of Hypothyroid are included in the list below:

• Thyroid surgery
• Neck surgery
• Complications of treatment for hyperthyroidism - some treatments can damage the thyroid.
• Hypomelia -- mullerian duct anomalies - hypothyroidism
• Generalized resistance to thyroid hormone - hypothyroidism

See full list of 73 causes of Hypothyroid (Hypothyroidism)

Symptoms of Hypothyroid (Hypothyroidism)

Some of the symptoms of Hypothyroid incude:

• Vague symptoms
• Thyroid deficiency
• Sluggishness
• Tiredness
• Slow speech

See full list of 20 symptoms of Hypothyroid (Hypothyroidism)

Treatments for Hypothyroid (Hypothyroidism)

Treatments for Hypothyroid (Hypothyroidism) include:

• Thyroid hormone tablets
• Iodine - for treatment of goiter if appropriate.
• See also treatment of Hashimoto's thyroiditis
• Iodine - possibly used if condition is caused by iodine deficiency

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Treatment of Hypothyroid: For more treatment information about Hypothyroid, see treatment of Hypothyroidism (Hypothyroid)

Hypothyroid: Article Excerpts about Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is the most common form of thyroid disease. It occurs when the thyroid does not produce enough thyroid hormone-causing the... (Source: excerpt from Thyroid Disease: NWHIC)

Hypothyroid: Related Disease Topics

These medical disease topics may be related to Hypothyroid:

• Vague symptoms
• Thyroid deficiency
• Sluggishness
• Tiredness
• Slow speech
• Hoarseness
• Cold sensitivity
• Depression
• Forgetfulness
• Dry hair
• Dry skin

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Terms Similar to Hypothyroid:

• Thyroid activity decreased
• Hypothyroidism

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External links related to: Hypothyroid

• hypothyroidism - General Practice Notebook
• eMedicine - Hypothyroidism : Article by Ann Marie Straight, MD
• eMedicine - Hypothyroidism : Article by Philip R Orlander, MD
• Hypothyroidism Referral Guidelines
• DermAtlas: Online Dermatology Image Library dermatology image,ptosis,hypothyroidism,alopecia
• eMedicine - Hypothyroidism and Myxedema Coma : Article by Craig A Manifold, DO

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