Hypothyroid goitre

Hypothyroid goitre: Introduction

Hypothyroid goitre: Goitre is the enlargement of the thyroid gland and hypothyroid state is characterized by increased TSH levels and decreased T3 and T4 levels circulating in the body. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hypothyroid goitre is available below.

Symptoms of Hypothyroid goitre

• Coarseness, thinning of hair
• Cold intolerance
• Constipation
• Weight gain
• Joint/muscle pain with weakness
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See full list of 15 symptoms of Hypothyroid goitre

Hypothyroid goitre: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Hypothyroid goitre:

• Myxedema coma
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• Failure to diagnose Hypothyroid goitre
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Causes of Hypothyroid goitre

• Iodine deficiency
• Postpartum thyroiditis
• Hashimoto's thyroiditis
• Sporadic inheritance - autosomal recessive
• Wolff-Chiakoff effect
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See full list of 6 causes of Hypothyroid goitre

More information about causes of Hypothyroid goitre:

• Underlying causes of Hypothyroid goitre

Treatments for Hypothyroid goitre

• Hypothyroidism is treated with the levorotatory forms of thyroxine (L-T4) and triiodothyronine (L-T3). Both synthetic and animal-derived thyroid tablets are available and can be prescribed for patients in need of additional thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone is taken daily
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Prognosis for Hypothyroid goitre

Prognosis for Hypothyroid goitre: 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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