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| Topic: |
endocrine & metabolic diseases (en) |
| Title: |
Hypothyroidism. |
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| Source: |
Bethesda, MD: National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service. 2008. 8 p. |
| Availability: |
Available from National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service. 6 Information Way, Bethesda, MD 20892. Phone: 1-888-828-0904. Email: endoandmeta@info .niddk.nih.gov. Website: www.endocrine.niddk.nih.gov. Price: Single copy free of charge. Order No. EMI-14. |
| Abstract: |
This fact sheet, from the National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service (NEMDIS), describes hypothyroidism, a disorder that results when the thyroid gland produces less thyroid hormone than the body needs. The fact sheet is written in a question-and-answer format and covers the anatomy and function of the thyroid, the causes of hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, thyroiditis, congenital hypothyroidism, surgical removal of the thyroid, radiation treatment of the thyroid, medications that can lead to hypothyroidism, the symptoms of hypothyroidism, who is at risk for developing hypothyroidism, diagnostic tests to confirm the presence of thyroid disease, the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test, pregnancy and hypothyroidism, and how hypothyroidism is treated. Hypothyroidism is most often caused by Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder, and usually affects women. Some symptoms of hypothyroidism are fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, constipation, impaired fertility, and depression. Hypothyroidism is easily treated with synthetic thyroid hormone. The fact sheet concludes with a list of five resource organizations through which readers can get more information and a brief description of the activities of the NEMDIS. 1 figure. |
| Format: |
Factsheet |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Endocrine Diseases and Disorders. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Therapy. Patient Care Management. Complications. Hypothyroidism. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Diagnostic Tests. Hormones. TSH. Thyroid Gland. Autoimmune Diseases. Hashimoto's Disease. Information Resources. Pregnancy. Etiology. |
| Publication Number: |
ENDC10134 |
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