Hypothyroid describes a condition in which the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone. It can be caused by a sluggish thyroid or as a symptom of autoimmune thyroid disease. Sometimes women experience hypothyroidism as a result of pregnancy.
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Description, causes, symptoms, and treatment. Includes information about secondary hypothyroidism which is related to an abnormality in the pituitary gland.
Physician site covering the basics. Includes causes, risks, associated disease, symptoms, standard laboratory tests, reference ranges, Free T3 and Free T4.
Article by Philip R Orlander, MD. Containing background, pathophysiology, symptoms, differentials, and clinical findings.
Thorough overview includes symptoms, dangers, diagnosis, and treatment of hypothyroidism. Written by doctors for patients.
Indications for treatment, complications, and conditions caused by the disease.
A look at myxedema including signs, symptoms, diagnosis, laboratory evaluation, and treatment.
Covers the etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, replacement or intravenous therapy, and conditions that cause an increase in serum binding proteins. From American Family Physician.
Find an overview on the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of this disorder.
Description, causes, symptoms, and treatment. Includes information about secondary hypothyroidism which is related to an abnormality in the pituitary gland.
Physician site covering the basics. Includes causes, risks, associated disease, symptoms, standard laboratory tests, reference ranges, Free T3 and Free T4.
A look at myxedema including signs, symptoms, diagnosis, laboratory evaluation, and treatment.
Covers the etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, replacement or intravenous therapy, and conditions that cause an increase in serum binding proteins. From American Family Physician.
Article by Philip R Orlander, MD. Containing background, pathophysiology, symptoms, differentials, and clinical findings.
Indications for treatment, complications, and conditions caused by the disease.
Find an overview on the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of this disorder.
Thorough overview includes symptoms, dangers, diagnosis, and treatment of hypothyroidism. Written by doctors for patients.
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