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Introduction: Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism is the most common form of thyroid disease. It occurs when the thyroid does not produce enough thyroid hormone-causing the body use ... more about Hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism: Too little thyroid hormone production. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hypothyroidism is available below.
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Causes of Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid surgery
- Neck surgery
- Complications of treatment for hyperthyroidism - some treatments can damage the thyroid.
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Treatments for Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid hormone tablets
- Iodine - for treatment of goiter if appropriate.
- See also treatment of Hashimoto's thyroiditis
- Iodine - possibly used if condition is caused by iodine deficiency
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Clinical Trials for Hypothyroidism
The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.
Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Hypothyroidism include:
- Evaluation of Patients With Thyroid Disorders - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
- Growth Hormone and GnRH Agonist in Adolescents With Acquired Hypothyroidism - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Growth hormone,Lupron
- Thyroid Hormone Dose Adjustment in Pregnancy - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Anticipatory dose increase of levothyroxine
- Post Partum Thyroiditis 2: Long Term Observations - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
- Thyroid Dysfunction in Women With Newly Diagnosed Stage I, Stage II, or Stage III Breast Cancer Who Are Planning to Undergo Chemotherapy Compared to Thyroid Dysfunction in Healthy Volunteers - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
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Types of Hypothyroidism
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis - most common type of hypothyroidism.
- Congenital hypothyroidism
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Article Excerpts about Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is the most common form of thyroid disease. It occurs when the thyroid does not produce enough thyroid hormone-causing the body use energy more slowly than it should. Symptoms may include feeling sluggish, cold, depressed, forgetful, experiencing dry hair and skin, constipation, and increased menstrual flow. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks the thyroid and keeps it from producing enough thyroid hormone. It is the most common form of hypothyroidism. (Source: excerpt from Thyroid Disease: NWHIC)
Definitions of Hypothyroidism:
A condition in which the production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland is diminished. Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include low metabolic rate, tendency to weight gain, somnolence and sometimes myxedema. In the United States, the most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder. SYN athyrea. --2004 - (Source - Diseases Database)
An underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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- THYROID ENLARGEMENT (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- ACIDOSIS (DECREASED PH) (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- Breath Sounds (Decreased) (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Urinary Stream (Decreased) (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- ACIDOSIS (DECREASED PH) (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- DECREASED RESPIRATIONS, APNEA, AND CHEYNE–STOKES BREATHING (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Thyroid enlargement (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Hypothyroidism (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Hypothyroidism in adults (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Hypothyroidism in children (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Thyroid enlargement (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Hypothyroidism (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Thyroid Enlargement/Goiter (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Neck Mass/Thyroid Enlargement (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Hypothyroidism in adults (Handbook of Diseases)
- Hypothyroidism in children (Handbook of Diseases)
- Thyroid enlargement (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
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