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coarse skin | coarse skin | ||
obstructive sleep apnea (secondary to macroglossia) | |||
carpal tunnel syndrome | |||
Females can present with galactorrhea and menstrual disturbances | |||
* Fever if accompanied by thyroiditis | |||
* fatigue | |||
* loss of energy | |||
* lethargy | |||
* weight gain | |||
* decreased appetite | |||
* cold intolerance | |||
* dry skin | |||
* hair loss | |||
* sleepiness | |||
* muscle pain | |||
* joint pain | |||
* weakness in the extremities | |||
* depression | |||
* emotional lability | |||
* mental impairment | |||
* forgetfulness | |||
* impaired memory | |||
* inability to concentrate | |||
* constipation | |||
* impaired fertility | |||
* decreased perspiration | |||
* paresthesia and nerve entrapment syndromes | |||
* blurred vision | |||
* decreased hearing | |||
* fullness in the throat | |||
* hoarseness | |||
* neck pain | |||
* sore throat | |||
==[[Hypothyroidism causes|Causes]]== | ==[[Hypothyroidism causes|Causes]]== | ||
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Hypothyroidism Main page |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Myxedema; myxoedema; thyroid activity decreased; hypothyroid
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Primary hypothyroidism
Secondary hypothyroidism
Tertiary hypothyroidism
Pathophysiology
General features
cold intolerance
puffiness
decreased sweating
coarse skin
obstructive sleep apnea (secondary to macroglossia)
carpal tunnel syndrome
Females can present with galactorrhea and menstrual disturbances
- Fever if accompanied by thyroiditis
- fatigue
- loss of energy
- lethargy
- weight gain
- decreased appetite
- cold intolerance
- dry skin
- hair loss
- sleepiness
- muscle pain
- joint pain
- weakness in the extremities
- depression
- emotional lability
- mental impairment
- forgetfulness
- impaired memory
- inability to concentrate
- constipation
- impaired fertility
- decreased perspiration
- paresthesia and nerve entrapment syndromes
- blurred vision
- decreased hearing
- fullness in the throat
- hoarseness
- neck pain
- sore throat
Causes
Differentiating Hypothyroidism from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
- History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
- Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
External Links
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