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Hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by abnormally low thyroid hormone production. There are many disorders that result in hypothyroidism...
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Hypothyroidism means your thyroid is not making enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. It makes...
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Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid disease, is a common disorder. With hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid...
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Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) occurs when the thyroid gland produces less thyroid hormone than it should. In contrast, hyperthyroidism...
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The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of your neck. It helps set the rate of metabolism, which is the rate at which...
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Subclinical hypothyroidism refers to a state in which patients do not exhibit the symptoms of hypothyroidism. These patients also have a normal...
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With the exception of certain conditions, the treatment of hypothyroidism requires lifelong therapy. Before synthetic levothyroxine (T4) was...
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This is a condition when the thyroid doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. This can lead to symptoms of depression, fatigue, weight gain, and other...
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The main test used to detect hypothyroidism is by measuring the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in the blood. When the thyroid gland is...
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The most commonly used medication to treat hypothyroidism is called levothyroxine. Levothyroxine is a tablet that is usually taken once a day. Once...
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Doctors usually prescribe thyroid hormone pills to treat hypothyroidism. Most people start to feel better within a week or two. Your symptoms will...
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Health care providers treat hypothyroidism with synthetic thyroxine, a medication that is identical to the hormone, T4, made by the thyroid. The...
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If you have hypothyroidism, your doctor will prescribe a synthetic (man-made) thyroid hormone T4. You take this pill every day. Certain other...
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Most cases of hypothyroidism in the United States are caused by Hashimoto's thyroiditis, which cannot be prevented.Although you cannot prevent...
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Symptoms of hypothyroidism usually appear slowly over months or years. Symptoms and signs may include:Coarse and thinning hair.Dry skin.Brittle nails...