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Hypothyroidism Treatments and Therapies |
Thyroid, Underactive |
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. The severity of hypothyroidism varies widely. Patients are classified as "subclinical hypothyroid" if diagnostic findings show thyroid hormone abnormalities, but they do not exhibit any symptoms. Others hav ...
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Complications
... Untreated hypothyroidism can lead to a number of health problems: Goiter. Constant stimulation of your thyroid to release more hormones may cause the gland to become larger — a condition known a...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Standard treatment for an underactive thyroid involves daily use of the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Levothroid, Synthroid). The oral medication restores adequate hormone levels, shifting ...
Source: MayoClinic
Complementary and alternative medicine ... Although most doctors recommend synthetic thyroxine, natural extracts containing thyroid hormone derived from the thyroid glands of pigs are available. These products — Armour Thyroid Hormone an...
Source: MayoClinic
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Get To Know Your Endocrine System
... The endocrine system is like a symphony with several glands working both alone and together to orchestrate bodily functions. Each endocrine gland--thyroid, pancreas, pineal, thymus, ovaries, testes, a...
Source: HealthWorld
Hypothyroidism ... Hypothyroidism is an underactivity of the thyroid resulting in too little production of thyroid hormone. Although it may be caused by a variety of diseases that affect the hypothalamus and pituitary g...
Source: HealthWorld
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothyroidism ... Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid system, is one of the most underdiagnosed and important conditions in the United States. It has been called the "unsuspected illness" and accounts for a great...
Source: HealthWorld
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Resources
- Get To Know Your Endocrine System (HealthWorld)
- Hashimoto's Disease: What it is and How It's Treated (American Academy of Family Physicians)
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