And what is it cause from?
2007-09-11 00:56:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
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There are numerous causes for hypothyroidism, including:
* Pituitary dwarfism type 3
* Panhypopituitarism, X-linked recessive
* POEMS syndrome
* Hashimoto's thyroiditis
* Methimazole
* Hypopituitarism
* Lithium
* Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1a
* Para-amino salicylic acid
* Iodine deficiency
* Cystinosis
* Carbimazole
* Dopamine
* Propylthiouracil
* Alström syndrome
* Ethionamide
* Amiodarone
* Pendred's syndrome
* Down syndrome
* Iodine 131
* Hypothyroidism, congenital
* DiGeorge's syndrome
* Thyroidectomy
* Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 2
* De Quervain thyroiditis
* Bexarotene
Treatment is simple: thyroid hormone replacement. One pill a day.
2007-09-11 10:37:04 · answer #1 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hypothyroidism refers to any state in which thyroid hormone production is below normal. There are many disorders that result in hypothyroidism. These disorders may directly or indirectly involve the thyroid gland. Because thyroid hormone affects growth, development, and many cellular processes, inadequate thyroid hormone has widespread consequences for the body.
2007-09-11 01:05:32 · answer #2 · answered by ALR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hypothyroidism refers to any state in which thyroid hormone production is below normal. There are many disorders that result in hypothyroidism. These disorders may directly or indirectly involve the thyroid gland. Because thyroid hormone affects growth, development, and many cellular processes, inadequate thyroid hormone has widespread consequences for the body.
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2007-09-11 02:37:07 · answer #3 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many causes, but hypothyroidism is when the body doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. Since this controls your body's metabolism, essentially, you end up with a slow metabolism.
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2007-09-11 01:05:00 · answer #4 · answered by Common_Sense_is_Uncommon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hypothyroidism is a state of undersecretion of thyroid hormones. characterised by low BMR and low body temperature and goitre(in most cases due to hypersecretion of TSH due to absense of negative feedback control. TSH causes hypertrophy of thyroid gland). the patient feels lethargic n mentally fatigued.
causes can be:
1. Iodine deficiency
2. iodine excess( it inhibits thyroxine syntesi sn secretion)
3. goitrinogens( substances tat inhibit synthesis n release of thyroxine e.g. Progoitrin present in cabbage n some other salts)
4. hyposecretion of TSH from pituitary gland.
5. hyposecretion of TRH from hypothalamus.
2007-09-11 03:04:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a lack of thyroid hormone, usually due to an underactive thyroid gland or iodine deficiency.
Early symptoms may include:
Poor muscle tone
Fatigue
Cold intolerance, increased sensitivity to cold
Constipation
Weight gain
Muscle cramps and joint pain
Thin, Brittle fingernails
Thin, brittle hair
Paleness
2007-09-11 02:20:45 · answer #6 · answered by Paula84 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋