The study to be published in the journal 'Mayo Clinic Proceedings' suggests that generic or brand-name levothyroxine may be used to treat
hypothyroidism due to benign thyroid disorders.
Primary
hypothyroidism is the most frequent type of thyroid disease observed in thalassemia.
Hypothyroidism commonly presents with cold intolerance, constipation, weight gain, dry and coarse skin, hair loss.
Hypothyroidism currently affects two per cent of babies.
Hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism is the second most common endocrine system disorder among women and the most common pregnancy-related thyroid disorder (affecting 3-5% of all pregnant women).
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hypothyroidism symptoms include fatigue, lethargy, cold intolerance, dry skin, brittle hair, weight gain, a hoarse voice, constipation, lower libido, muscle weakness, heavier periods, a puffy face and bags under the eyes, slow speech, movements and thoughts, depression, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, a slow heartbeat, slightly raised blood pressure and raised cholesterol.
McGrath and her associates identified all preterm infants less than 33 weeks diagnosed with congenital
hypothyroidism and receiving treatment with levothyroxine.
Hypothyroidism after radiotherapy alone or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy for patients with headneck cancers has been well reported between 17% and 51% in the literature.
Subclinical
hypothyroidism was recorded in 15% of the study population.
Subclinical
hypothyroidism (SCH) is mild thyroid gland failure.
Newborn screening for primary congenital
hypothyroidism is part of the U.S.
Thyroid disorders were classified as clinical hyperthyroidism, subclinical hyperthyroidism, clinical
hypothyroidism and subclinical
hypothyroidism.
KEY WORDS: Thyroid Gland;
Hypothyroidism; Hyperthyroidism; Goiter.
A disease that tends to be more prevalent among women, especially older women, the myths and misconceptions surrounding hyperthyroidism and its 'evil twin'
hypothyroidism were discussed by physician Juan Carlo Dayrit, an endocrinologist at ManilaMed, at a special media briefing.
The most common medication prescribed for
hypothyroidism is the many brands of T4 (tyrosine with four iodine molecules attached) with Synthroid being the most common name brand.
