Hypothyroidism (patient information)
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What is hypothyroidism?
How do I know if I have hypothyroidism and what are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?
Who is at risk for hypothyroidism?
- Hashimoto’s disease
- Thyroiditis
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid gland
- Radiation therapy of the thyroid
- Some medications, such as amiodarone, propylthiouracil, methimazole and Lithium.
- Age over 50 years
- Female
How to know you have hypothyroidism?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for hypothyroidism?
Directions to Hospitals Treating hypothyroidism
Prevention of hypothyroidism
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000353.htm
http://www.endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/pubs/Hypothyroidism/
http://mayoclinic.com/print/hypothyroidism/AN00069/METHOD=print
http://www.thyroid.org/patients/patient_brochures/hypothyroidism.html