Just been told i have Hypothyroidism but is it dangeroues
2007-05-01 06:58:48 · 8 answers · asked by jamie c 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Hypothyroidism in itself, if left untreated for long time can be dangerous but, fortunately looks like you have been diagnosed and so there is not a great deal to worry about.
You need to start Thyroxine hormone which is adjusted according to your blood tests for thyroid. About 5 % of adult population suffer from thyroid problems, so you are not alone.
More importantly, if in UK, people on treatment for thyroid problems are entitled to FREE Prescriptions.
2007-05-01 09:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by channi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope it is a common endocrine condition easily managed by taking regular levothyroxine. This will need to be continued for life but will mean you will be absolutely normal.
2007-05-01 20:02:37 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothyroidism
"The severity of hypothyroidism varies widely.
Some have few overt symptoms, others with moderate symptoms can be mistaken for having other diseases and states."
2007-05-01 14:04:09 · answer #3 · answered by Xan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be completely controlled by medicines.See a doctor early.
2007-05-04 06:27:44 · answer #4 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a question for a medical doctor.
2007-05-01 14:02:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's for a doctor to take care of
2007-05-01 14:05:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
And you haven't gone through puberty yet?!?
2007-05-01 14:04:22 · answer #7 · answered by Whisper from the Myst 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could lead to Cretinism or Myxedema
2007-05-01 14:07:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋