Primary hypothyroidism
Primary hypothyroidism: Introduction
Primary hypothyroidism: Primary hypothyroidism is a condition in which a defect in the thyroid gland leads to reduced production of thyroid hormone.
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causes, and treatments of Primary hypothyroidism is available below.
Symptoms of Primary hypothyroidism
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Treatments for Primary hypothyroidism
- Thyroid replacement therapy
- Treatment of primary hypothyroidism is usually managed with replacement therapy. Treatments include:
- Observation - mild abnormalities may resolve without therapy over a few months and tests should be repeated to monitor
- Thyroxine replacement therapy - usually the mainstay of treatment
- Surgery - rarely goitre may accompany hypothyroidism, and it is removed due to symptoms arsing from its size. The patient will still require treatment with thyroxine
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Causes of Primary hypothyroidism
- Destruction of the thyroid gland by the immune system
- Certain drugs such as lithium
- Radiation exposure to the neck
- Radioactive iodine used for treatment of hyperthyroidism
- Surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid gland
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Primary hypothyroidism: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Prognosis for Primary hypothyroidism
Prognosis for Primary hypothyroidism:
With early treatment, the condition should return to normal. However, the condition can return if the patient soes not take medication. Myxedema coma can result in death
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