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Primary hypothyroidism

Primary hypothyroidism: Introduction

Primary hypothyroidism: Primary hypothyroidism is a condition in which a defect in the thyroid gland leads to reduced production of thyroid hormone. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Primary hypothyroidism is available below.

Symptoms of Primary hypothyroidism

• Coarseness, thinning of hair
• Cold intolerance
• Constipation
• Weight gain
• Joint/muscle pain with weakness
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 15 symptoms of Primary hypothyroidism

Primary hypothyroidism: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Primary hypothyroidism:

• Myxedema coma
• Depression
• Heart disease
• Increased risk of infection
• Infertility (type of Sexual Conditions)
• Miscarriage
• more complications...»

Wrongly Diagnosed with Primary hypothyroidism?

• Failure to diagnose Primary hypothyroidism
• Hidden causes of Primary hypothyroidism (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Primary hypothyroidism

Causes of Primary hypothyroidism

• Destruction of the thyroid gland by the immune system
• Certain drugs such as lithium
• Radiation exposure to the neck
• Radioactive iodine used for treatment of hyperthyroidism
• Surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid gland
• more causes...»

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More information about causes of Primary hypothyroidism:

• Underlying causes of Primary hypothyroidism
• Primary hypothyroidism as a complication caused by other conditions
• Primary hypothyroidism as a symptom

Treatments for Primary hypothyroidism

• Thyroid replacement therapy
• more treatments...»

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Primary hypothyroidism

Medical research articles related to Primary hypothyroidism include:

• Galactorrhea
• Amenorrhea (Without Hirsutism) and Menopause
• Is there any correlation between treatment of symptoms vs biochemistry results in hypothyroidism?
• Guidelines on the use of the Laboratory
• A female patient was told T3/T4 levels would always drop before serum TSH concentrations rise in the development of primary hypothyroidism. Is this true?
• Guidelines for the use of laboratory tests to detect thyroid dysfunction
• more research...»

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Prognosis for Primary hypothyroidism

Prognosis for Primary 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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