Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism: Introduction
Hypothyroidism: The decreased activity of the thyroid gland.
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Causes of Hypothyroidism:
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- Hypothyroidism
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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Hypothyroidism: Medical Mistakes
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Causes of Hypothyroidism listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Hypothyroidism as a symptom include:
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causes of Hypothyroidism
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medications or substances causing Hypothyroidism:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Hypothyroidism as a symptom.
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including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Hypothyroidism
Drug interactions causing Hypothyroidism:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react
causing Hypothyroidism as a symptom.
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including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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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)
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)
Deficiency of thyroid gland activity; characterized by decreased basal metabolic rate, fatigue and lethargy, sensitivity to cold, and menstrual disturbances; untreated it progresses to myxedema; in infants severe hypothyroidism leads to cretinism.
- (Source - CRISP)
Too little thyroid hormone. Symptoms include weight gain, constipation, dry skin, and sensitivity to the cold. Also called underactive thyroid.
- (Source - National Cancer Institute)
Detailed list of causes of Hypothyroidism
The list below shows some of the causes of Hypothyroidism mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Hypothyroidism
How Common are these Causes of Hypothyroidism?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Hypothyroidism.
Of the 87
causes of Hypothyroidism that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 0
causes are "very common" diseases
- 2
causes are "common" diseases
- 1
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 3
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 83
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 87
causes of Hypothyroidism
Conditions listing symptoms: Hypothyroidism:
The following list of conditions
have 'Hypothyroidism' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
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of any symptom.
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17-
... hypothyroidismA
ACTH deficiency, isolated
... hypothyroidismAntithyroid drugs - Teratogenic Agent
... hypothyroidismAPECED Syndrome
... hypothyroidismB
Bamforth syndrome
... hypothyroidismBangstad syndrome
... hypothyroidismBilateral abductor vocal cord paralysis syndrome
... hypothyroidismC
CATCH 22
... hypothyroidismCDG syndrome type 1A
... hypothyroidismChemical poisoning - Bromide
... hypothyroidismChromosome 1, 1p36 deletion syndrome
... hypothyroidismChromosome 10p deletion syndrome
... hypothyroidismChromosome 12 ring syndrome
... hypothyroidismChromosome 15q duplication syndrome
... hypothyroidismChromosome 15q, trisomy
... HypothyroidismChromosome 2 trisomy syndrome
... hypothyroidismChromosome 6, trisomy 6q
... HypothyroidismChromosome 6q duplication syndrome
... hypothyroidismCongenital disorder of glycosylation type 1A
... hypothyroidismCongenital disorder of glycosylation type 1H
... hypothyroidismCongenital Disorders of Glycosylation Type Ia
... hypothyroidismCretinism athyreotic
... hypothyroidismD
Deafness - goiter - stippled epiphyses
... hypothyroidismDeafness - thyroid hormone resistance
... hypothyroidismDiabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy
... hypothyroidismDuplication 6q
... HypothyroidismE
Emanuel syndrome
... hypothyroidismEscamilla-Lisser syndrome
... hypothyroidismG
Generalized resistance to thyroid hormone
... hypothyroidismGraves Disease
... low levels of thyroid stimulating hormoneH
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
... hypothyroidismHypoadrenocorticism - hypoparathyroidism - moniliasis
... hypothyroidismHypomelia - mullerian duct anomalies
... hypothyroidismHypothalamic dysfunction
... hypothyroidismHypothyroidism - cleft palate
... hypothyroidismHypothyroidism - dermoid cyst - cleft palate
... hypothyroidismHypothyroidism postaxial polydactyly mental retardation
... hypothyroidismI
Iodine - Teratogenic Agent
... hypothyroidismIodine antenatal infection
... hypothyroidismJ
Johanson-Blizzard Syndrome
... hypothyroidismK
Kaplowitz-Bodurtha syndrome
... hypothyroidismM
Microcephaly - seizures - mental retardation - heart disorders
... hypothyroidismMicrophthalmia syndromic, type 6
... hypothyroidismMonosomy 1p36
... hypothyroidismMultiple endocrine abnormalities - adenylyl cyclase dysfunction
... hypothyroidismN
Neurosarcoidosis
... hypothyroidismO
Obesity - colitis - hypothyroidism - cardiac hypertrophy - developmental delay
... hypothyroidismR
Retinohepatoendocrinologic syndrome
... hypothyroidismV
Velocardiofacial syndrome
... hypothyroidismVilanova-Canadeli syndrome
... hypothyroidismW
Wolfram Syndrome 2
... hypothyroidismZ
Zadik Barak Levin syndrome
... Hypothyroidism
Conditions listing complications: Hypothyroidism:
The following list of conditions
have 'Hypothyroidism' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
D
Down Syndrome
... hypothyroidismG
Graves Disease
... hypothyroidismH
Hyperthyroidism
... hypothyroidismK
Kashin-Bek disease
... hypothyroidismL
Lymphomatous thyroiditis
... hypothyroidismP
Pituitary Cancer
... hypothyroidismR
Riedel syndrome
... hypothyroidismT
Thyroiditis
... Hypothyroidism
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What are the alternative names for Hypothyroidism:
Hypothyroid, Thyroid activity decreased
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Hypothyroidism:
Medical Conditions associated with Hypothyroidism:
Thyroid symptoms (122 causes), Thyroid problems (122 causes)
Symptoms related to Hypothyroidism:
Thyroid symptoms (122 causes), Goiter (35 causes), Thyroid disorders, Alström syndrome, Amiodarone, Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 2, Bexarotene, Carbimazole, Cystinosis, De Quervain thyroiditis, DiGeorge's syndrome, Dopamine, Down syndrome
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