2006-12-19 09:59:03 · 5 answers · asked by roop95630 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Hypothyroidism is what you are speaking of. Myxedema is a deficit of thyroid hormones, including thyroid hormone (TH). It can be caused by a reduction on thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), found up in the pituitary gland, reduced thyroid releasing hormone(TRH), found in the hypothalamus (this causes the thyroid gland to "release thyroid hormone), or a decrease in iodine. When there isn't enough thyroid hormone, everything in the body slows down. This includes pulse rate, respiratory rate, brain (cognitive) activity, and a decrease in body temperature. If untreated it can lead to what is called a myxedema coma, which can be lifethreatening.
2006-12-19 10:21:40 · answer #1 · answered by MsMollyRN7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
myxedema is a severe form of hypothyroidism... (it;s hte thyroid hormone).... [myxedema] it is extreme swelling of the eyes, face, limbs... it can lead to myedema coma because the low metabolic rate can cause a decreased demand for oxygen and a decreased amount of oxygen to the brain.
2006-12-20 18:13:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
T3 T4.Which is the hormone for hypothyroidism.I agree with the other person its your thyroid and this is very serious.You need to make a Dr's appt. ASAP.
2006-12-19 11:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Causes Myxedema
2016-10-15 22:43:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hypothyroidism is what you are describing with those symptoms. i cant recall the actual hormone = (
thyroid hormone?
2006-12-19 10:07:15 · answer #5 · answered by djthis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋