Tertiary hypothyroidism: Tertiary hypothyroidism results from a malfunction of the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that controls the endocrine system. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Tertiary hypothyroidism is available below.
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Prognosis for Tertiary 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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