Secondary hypothyroidism
Secondary hypothyroidism: Introduction
Secondary hypothyroidism: Secondary hypothyroidism is a condition in which the activity of the thyroid gland is decreased, due to failure of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus.
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causes, and treatments of Secondary hypothyroidism is available below.
Symptoms of Secondary hypothyroidism
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symptoms of Secondary hypothyroidism
Treatments for Secondary hypothyroidism
- Thyroid replacement therapy
- Treatment of secondary hypothyroidism depends upon the underlying cause of the problem, although in most cases thyroid hormone replacement therapy is used. Treatments include:
- Cessation of drugs that may be causing the problem - eg lithium, dopamine
- Thyroxine replacement therapy
- Surgery - for pituitary tumours causing other symptoms, although thyroid hormone replacement therapy is usually still required after surgery
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Secondary hypothyroidism: Complications
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Causes of Secondary hypothyroidism
- Tumor in the area of the pituitary or hypothalamus
- Radiation to the brain
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Secondary hypothyroidism: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Secondary hypothyroidism: Rare Types
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Prognosis for Secondary hypothyroidism
Prognosis for Secondary 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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