Hypothyroidism
Congenital Hypothyroidism
A condition in infancy or early childhood due to an in-utero deficiency of THYROID HORMONES that can be caused by genetic or environmental factors, such as thyroid dysgenesis or HYPOTHYROIDISM in infants of mothers treated with THIOURACIL during pregnancy. Endemic cretinism is the result of iodine deficiency. Clinical symptoms include severe MENTAL RETARDATION, impaired skeletal development, short stature, and MYXEDEMA.
Thyroxine
The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism.
Thyrotropin
A glycoprotein hormone secreted by the adenohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, ANTERIOR). Thyrotropin stimulates THYROID GLAND by increasing the iodide transport, synthesis and release of thyroid hormones (THYROXINE and TRIIODOTHYRONINE). Thyrotropin consists of two noncovalently linked subunits, alpha and beta. Within a species, the alpha subunit is common in the pituitary glycoprotein hormones (TSH; LUTEINIZING HORMONE and FSH), but the beta subunit is unique and confers its biological specificity.
Thyroid Hormones
Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid Gland
A highly vascularized endocrine gland consisting of two lobes joined by a thin band of tissue with one lobe on each side of the TRACHEA. It secretes THYROID HORMONES from the follicular cells and CALCITONIN from the parafollicular cells thereby regulating METABOLISM and CALCIUM level in blood, respectively.
Triiodothyronine
A T3 thyroid hormone normally synthesized and secreted by the thyroid gland in much smaller quantities than thyroxine (T4). Most T3 is derived from peripheral monodeiodination of T4 at the 5' position of the outer ring of the iodothyronine nucleus. The hormone finally delivered and used by the tissues is mainly T3.
Propylthiouracil
Thyroid Dysgenesis
Goiter
Enlargement of the THYROID GLAND that may increase from about 20 grams to hundreds of grams in human adults. Goiter is observed in individuals with normal thyroid function (euthyroidism), thyroid deficiency (HYPOTHYROIDISM), or hormone overproduction (HYPERTHYROIDISM). Goiter may be congenital or acquired, sporadic or endemic (GOITER, ENDEMIC).
Thyroiditis, Autoimmune
Inflammatory disease of the THYROID GLAND due to autoimmune responses leading to lymphocytic infiltration of the gland. It is characterized by the presence of circulating thyroid antigen-specific T-CELLS and thyroid AUTOANTIBODIES. The clinical signs can range from HYPOTHYROIDISM to THYROTOXICOSIS depending on the type of autoimmune thyroiditis.
Myxedema
A condition characterized by a dry, waxy type of swelling (EDEMA) with abnormal deposits of MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES in the SKIN and other tissues. It is caused by a deficiency of THYROID HORMONES. The skin becomes puffy around the eyes and on the cheeks. The face is dull and expressionless with thickened nose and lips.
Antithyroid Agents
Iodine
Iodide Peroxidase
Thyroiditis
Inflammatory diseases of the THYROID GLAND. Thyroiditis can be classified into acute (THYROIDITIS, SUPPURATIVE), subacute (granulomatous and lymphocytic), chronic fibrous (Riedel's), chronic lymphocytic (HASHIMOTO DISEASE), transient (POSTPARTUM THYROIDITIS), and other AUTOIMMUNE THYROIDITIS subtypes.
Methimazole
Neonatal Screening
The identification of selected parameters in newborn infants by various tests, examinations, or other procedures. Screening may be performed by clinical or laboratory measures. A screening test is designed to sort out healthy neonates (INFANT, NEWBORN) from those not well, but the screening test is not intended as a diagnostic device, rather instead as epidemiologic.
Hashimoto Disease
Graves Disease
A common form of hyperthyroidism with a diffuse hyperplastic GOITER. It is an autoimmune disorder that produces antibodies against the THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE RECEPTOR. These autoantibodies activate the TSH receptor, thereby stimulating the THYROID GLAND and hypersecretion of THYROID HORMONES. These autoantibodies can also affect the eyes (GRAVES OPHTHALMOPATHY) and the skin (Graves dermopathy).
Immunoglobulins, Thyroid-Stimulating
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Receptors, Thyrotropin
Cell surface proteins that bind pituitary THYROTROPIN (also named thyroid stimulating hormone or TSH) and trigger intracellular changes of the target cells. TSH receptors are present in the nervous system and on target cells in the thyroid gland. Autoantibodies to TSH receptors are implicated in thyroid diseases such as GRAVES DISEASE and Hashimoto disease (THYROIDITIS, AUTOIMMUNE).
Thyrotoxicosis
A hypermetabolic syndrome caused by excess THYROID HORMONES which may come from endogenous or exogenous sources. The endogenous source of hormone may be thyroid HYPERPLASIA; THYROID NEOPLASMS; or hormone-producing extrathyroidal tissue. Thyrotoxicosis is characterized by NERVOUSNESS; TACHYCARDIA; FATIGUE; WEIGHT LOSS; heat intolerance; and excessive SWEATING.
Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone
A tripeptide that stimulates the release of THYROTROPIN and PROLACTIN. It is synthesized by the neurons in the PARAVENTRICULAR NUCLEUS of the HYPOTHALAMUS. After being released into the pituitary portal circulation, TRH (was called TRF) stimulates the release of TSH and PRL from the ANTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND.
Hypothalamic Diseases
Iodine Radioisotopes
Autoantibodies
Methylthiouracil
Triiodothyronine, Reverse
Thyroxine-Binding Proteins
Thyroid (USP)
Pregnancy Complications
Endocrine System Diseases
Hypopituitarism
Diminution or cessation of secretion of one or more hormones from the anterior pituitary gland (including LH; FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE; SOMATOTROPIN; and CORTICOTROPIN). This may result from surgical or radiation ablation, non-secretory PITUITARY NEOPLASMS, metastatic tumors, infarction, PITUITARY APOPLEXY, infiltrative or granulomatous processes, and other conditions.
Perchlorates
Pituitary Diseases
Goiter, Nodular
Galactorrhea
Euthyroid Sick Syndromes
Conditions of abnormal THYROID HORMONES release in patients with apparently normal THYROID GLAND during severe systemic illness, physical TRAUMA, and psychiatric disturbances. It can be caused by the loss of endogenous hypothalamic input or by exogenous drug effects. The most common abnormality results in low T3 THYROID HORMONE with progressive decrease in THYROXINE; (T4) and TSH. Elevated T4 with normal T3 may be seen in diseases in which THYROXINE-BINDING GLOBULIN synthesis and release are increased.
Pituitary Gland
Carbimazole
Enhanced mitochondrial biogenesis is associated with increased expression of the mitochondrial ATP-dependent Lon protease. (1/2275)
Rats bearing the Zajdela hepatoma tumor and T3-treated hypothyroid rats were used to study the role of protein degradation in the process of mitochondrial biogenesis. It was shown that the activity, protein and mRNA levels of the ATP-dependent Lon protease increased in rapidly growing Zajdela hepatoma cells. The increase in the rate of mitochondrial biogenesis by thyroid hormone was similarly accompanied by enhanced expression of the Lon protease. The results imply that mitochondrial biogenesis in mammalian cells is, at least partially, regulated by the matrix Lon protease. (+info)Expression of uncoupling protein-3 and mitochondrial activity in the transition from hypothyroid to hyperthyroid state in rat skeletal muscle. (2/2275)
We sought a correlation between rat skeletal muscle triiodothyronine (T3)-mediated regulation of uncoupling protein-3 (UCP3) expression and mitochondrial activity. UCP3 mRNA expression increased strongly during the hypothyroid-hyperthyroid transition. The rank order of mitochondrial State 3 and State 4 respiration rates was hypothyroid < euthyroid < hyperthyroid. The State 4 increase may have been due to the increased UCP3 expression, as the proton leak kinetic was stimulated in the hypothyroid-hyperthyroid transition and a good correlation exists between the State 4 and UCP3 mRNA level. As a significant proportion of an organism's resting oxygen consumption is dedicated to opposing the proton leak, skeletal muscle mitochondrial UCP3 may mediate part of T3's effect on energy metabolism. (+info)Stimulation of Na,K-ATPase by hypothyroidism in the thyroid gland. (3/2275)
Although studies have documented the regulatory effects of thyroid hormones on the Na,K-ATPase in peripheral tissues, there is little information on the regulation of this transporter in the thyroid gland itself. Accordingly, we investigated the effects of thyroid status on Na,K-ATPase specific activity and the abundance of its constituent subunits in rat thyroid. Exogenous tri-iodothyronine (T3) was administered daily to produce hyperthyroidism. 6n-propyl-2-thiouracil (PTU), an inhibitor of thyroid hormone synthesis, was used to induce hypothyroidism. There was a four-fold increase in Na,K-ATPase specific activity in the follicular membranes from PTU-treated animals after 7 days. Enzymatic activities were not changed in the T3-treated glands. Immunoblotting of membranes from T3-treated rats revealed a 75% reduction in alpha1 subunit abundance and a slight, but nonsignificant reduction in beta1 abundance. On the other hand, the membranes from PTU-treated rats displayed 136 and 567% increases in the abundance of the alpha1 and beta1 subunits respectively. These data demonstrate that thyroid hormone status regulates Na,K-ATPase in the gland, but the effects are in direct contrast to those seen in the periphery. (+info)Electrophysiologic effects of chronic amiodarone therapy and hypothyroidism, alone and in combination, on guinea pig ventricular myocytes. (4/2275)
Amiodarone is a widely used antiarrhythmic drug, the mechanisms of action of which remain incompletely understood. Indirect evidence suggests that the class III properties of amiodarone may be mediated by cardiac antithyroid effects. We sought to determine whether the effects of chronic amiodarone on repolarization in guinea pig hearts can be attributed to an antithyroid action by studying the changes in dofetilide-sensitive rapid (IKr) and dofetilide-resistant slow (IKs) delayed rectifier currents, inward rectifier K+ current (IK1), and action potentials of ventricular myocytes from five groups of guinea pigs: control, hypothyroid, amiodarone-treated for 7 days, hypothyroid plus amiodarone, and vehicle (dimethyl sulfoxide) treated. IKs was reduced by amiodarone (to 61% of control, P <.05, at 50 mV) but was more strongly reduced by hypothyroidism (to 35% of control, P <.01, 50 mV). Amiodarone significantly reduced IKr and IK1 (by 55 and 64% at 10 mV and -50 mV, respectively), which were unaffected by hypothyroidism. Amiodarone alone and hypothyroidism alone had similar action potential-prolonging actions. Hypothyroid animals treated with amiodarone showed a combination of ionic effects (strong IKs reduction, similar to hypothyroidism alone; reduced IKr and IK1, similar to amiodarone alone), along with action potential prolongation significantly greater than that caused by either intervention alone. We conclude that chronic amiodarone and hypothyroidism have different effects on ionic currents and that their combination prolongs action potential duration to a greater extent than either alone in guinea pig hearts, suggesting that the class III actions of amiodarone are not mediated by a cardiac hypothyroid state. (+info)Monophasic action potentials of right atrium and electrophysiological properties of AV conducting system in patients with hypothyroidism. (5/2275)
In 12 patients with manifest hypothyroidism right atrial monophasic action potentials showed a significant prolongation in comparison with data from normal or euthyroid patients. Atrial effective refractory periods were also significantly prolonged. After thyroid treatment the monophasic action potential duration and the effective refractory period of the right atrium were within normal ranges. In 6 hypothyroid patients studies of AV conduction with the aid of His bundle electrography and atrial pacing showed a supraHisian conduction delay which was manifest in one case and latent in another two. InfraHisian conduction delay was encountered in 2 cases. (+info)Juvenile hypothyroidism among two populations exposed to radioiodine. (6/2275)
We found an epidemic of juvenile hypothyroidism among a population of self-defined "downwinders" living near the Hanford nuclear facility located in southeast Washington State. The episode followed massive releases of 131I. Self-reported data on 60 cases of juvenile hypothyroidism (<20 years of age) among a group of 801 Hanford downwinders are presented, as well as data concerning the thyroid status of approximately 160,000 children exposed to radioiodine before 10 years of age as a result of the 26 April 1986 Chernobyl explosion in the former Soviet Union. These children were residents of five regions near Chernobyl. They were examined by standardized screening protocols over a period of 5 years from 1991 to 1996. They are a well-defined group of 10 samples. Fifty-six cases of hypothyroidism were found among boys and 92 among girls. Body burdens of 137Cs have been correlated with hypothyroidism prevalence rates. On the other hand, the group of juvenile (<20 years of age) Hanford downwinders is not a representative sample. Most of the 77 cases of juvenile hypothyroidism in the Hanford group were diagnosed from 1945 to 1970. However, the ratio of reported cases to the county population under 20 years of age is roughly correlated with officially estimated mean levels of cumulative thyroid 131I uptake in these counties, providing evidence that juvenile hypothyroidism was associated with radioiodine exposures. Because even subtle hypothyroidism may be of clinical significance in childhood and can be treated, it may be useful to screen for the condition in populations exposed to radioiodine fallout. Although radiation exposure is associated with hypothyroidism, its excess among fallout-exposed children has not been previously quantified. (+info)Na,K-ATPase mRNA beta 1 expression in rat myocardium--effect of thyroid status. (7/2275)
The abundance of Na,K-ATPase and its alpha and beta subunit mRNAs is upregulated in cardiac and other target tissue by thyroid hormone (T3). Multiple Na,K-ATPase mRNA beta 1 species encoding an identical beta 1 polypeptide are expressed in the heart. The different mRNA beta 1 species result from utilization of two transcription start-sites in the first exon and multiple (five) poly(A) signals in the terminal exon of the beta 1 gene. In the present study we identify the mRNA beta 1 species that are expressed in rat ventricular myocardium under basal conditions, and determine whether they are differentially regulated by T3. mRNA beta 1 species were identified by 3'-RACE followed by DNA sequencing, and by Northern blotting using probes derived from different regions of rat cDNA beta 1. Five mRNA beta 1 species are expressed in rat heart: mRNA beta 1 species that are initiated at the first transcription start-site and end at the first, second and fifth poly(A) sites (resulting in mRNAs of 1630, 1810, and 2780 nucleotides), and mRNA beta 1 species initiated at the second transcription start-site and ending at the second and fifth poly(A) sites (resulting in mRNAs of 1500 and 2490 nucleotides); in order of increasing length, the five mRNAs constitute 0.04, 0.15, 0.38, 0.11 and 0.32 of total mRNA beta 1 content. In hypothyroid rats (induced by addition of propyl-thiouracil to the drinking water for 3 weeks), total mRNA beta 1 content decreased to 0.18 euthyroid levels, which was associated with a disproportionate 7.5-fold decrease in the abundance of the longest transcript (P < 0.05); transcripts initiating at the first transcription start-site and ending at the second poly(A) signal in hypothyroid hearts were 0.26 euthyroid levels (P < 0.05). Hyperthyroidism induced by injection of normal rats with three doses of 100 micrograms T3/100 g body weight every 48 h resulted in an overall approximately 2-fold increase in mRNA beta 1 content with no change in the fractional contribution of any of the mRNA beta 1 species. The results indicate a complex heterogeneity in the expression of mRNA beta 1 in myocardium. (+info)Assessment of thyroid hormone assays. (8/2275)
Four techniques for estimating serum T4 and three for estimating serum T3 have been investigated and found to be satisfactory in routine use. Normal ranges for each techniques have been established. Estimation of serum T3 by the commerical kits tested appears to have a high discriminant value in the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism, although the diagnostic definition used inevitably enhances the apparent sensitivity of these techniques. Estimation of serum T4 will identify the majority of patients with symptomatic hypothyroidism. The low sensitivity of T3 in the diagnosis of thyroid failure is confirmed. (+info)
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Ataxia
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Dineo Ranaka
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Complications of pregnancy
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Levothyroxine
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Symptom
A symptom (from Greek σύμπτωμα, "accident, misfortune, that which befalls",[1] from συμπίπτω, "I befall", from συν- "together, with" and πίπτω, "I fall") is a departure from normal function or feeling which is apparent to a patient, reflecting the presence of an unusual state, or of a disease. A symptom can be subjective or objective. Tiredness is a subjective symptom whereas cough or fever are objective symptoms.[2] In contrast to a symptom, a sign is a clue to a disease elicited by an examiner or a doctor.[3] For example, paresthesia is a symptom (only the person experiencing it can directly observe their own tingling feeling), whereas erythema is a sign (anyone can confirm that the skin is redder than usual). Symptoms and signs are often nonspecific, but often combinations of them are at least suggestive of certain diagnoses, helping to narrow down what may be wrong. In other cases they are specific even to the point of being pathognomonic. The term is sometimes also ...
Medical sign
Signs are different from symptoms, the subjective experiences, such as fatigue, that patients might report to their examining physician. For convenience, signs are commonly distinguished from symptoms as follows: Both are something abnormal, relevant to a potential medical condition, but a symptom is experienced and reported by the patient, while a sign is discovered by the physician during examination or by a clinical scientist by means of an in vivo examination of the patient.[3]:75 A slightly different definition views signs as any indication of a medical condition that can be objectively observed (i.e., by someone other than the patient), whereas a symptom is merely any manifestation of a condition that is apparent to the patient (i.e., something consciously affecting the patient). From this definition, it can be said that an asymptomatic patient is uninhibited by disease. However, a doctor may discover the sign hypertension in an asymptomatic patient, who does not experience "dis-ease", and ...
Hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis
Hypothyroidism: Reduced thyroid function *primary hypothyroidism: Feedback loop interrupted by low thyroid secretory capacity, ... tertiary hypothyroidism: Lacking stimulation by TRH, e.g. in hypothalamic failure, Pickardt-Fahlbusch syndrome or euthyroid ... secondary hypothyroidism: Feedback loop interrupted on the level of pituitary, e.g. in anterior pituitary failure ...
Weight loss
Intentional weight loss is the loss of total body mass as a result of efforts to improve fitness and health, or to change appearance through slimming. Weight loss in individuals who are overweight or obese can reduce health risks,[1] increase fitness,[2] and may delay the onset of diabetes.[1] It could reduce pain and increase movement in people with osteoarthritis of the knee.[2] Weight loss can lead to a reduction in hypertension (high blood pressure), however whether this reduces hypertension-related harm is unclear.[1][not in citation given]. Weight loss occurs when the body is expending more energy in work and metabolism than it is absorbing from food or other nutrients. It will then use stored reserves from fat or muscle, gradually leading to weight loss. For athletes seeking to improve performance or to meet required weight classification for participation in a sport, it is not uncommon to seek additional weight loss even if they are already at their ideal body weight. Others may be ...
Polyphagia
... or hyperphagia is an abnormally strong sensation of hunger or desire to eat often leading to or accompanied by overeating.[1] In contrast to an increase in appetite following exercise, polyphagia does not subside after eating and often leads to rapid intake of excessive quantities of food. Polyphagia is not a disorder by itself, rather it is a symptom indicating an underlying medical condition. It is frequently a result of abnormal blood glucose levels (both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia), and, along with polydipsia and polyuria, it is one of the "3 Ps" commonly associated with diabetes mellitus.[2][3] ...
Nephrotic syndrome
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Burning mouth syndrome
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Thyroid
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Thiocyanate
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Hyperthyroidism
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Thyroid disease in pregnancy
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English Setter
... canine hypothyroidism; elbow dysplasia; and allergies, which can include some sensitivity to certain food ingredients and also ... "Canine Hypothyroidism", English Setter Association, archived from the original on 10 May 2013, retrieved 9 May 2013 "Skin ...
Heavy menstrual bleeding
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Thyroid disease
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Hypertriglyceridemia
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Heavy menstrual bleeding
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Wolff-Chaikoff effect
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Lithium (medication)
HypothyroidismEdit. The rate of hypothyroidism is around six times higher in people who take lithium. Low thyroid hormone ... People taking lithium thus should routinely be assessed for hypothyroidism and treated with synthetic thyroxine if necessary.[ ... hypothyroidism).[33][34] The latter can be corrected by treatment with thyroxine and does not require the lithium dose to be ... Serious side effects include hypothyroidism, diabetes insipidus, and lithium toxicity.[2] Blood level monitoring is recommended ...
Hyperthyroidism
HypothyroidismEdit. Hyperthyroidism due to certain types of thyroiditis can eventually lead to hypothyroidism (a lack of ... Also, radioiodine treatment of Graves' disease often eventually leads to hypothyroidism. Such hypothyroidism may be treated by ... "Hypothyroidism". Merck Veterinary Manual. Archived from the original on 26 May 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011.. ... In dogs treated for hypothyroidism (lack of thyroid hormone), iatrogenic hyperthyroidism may occur as a result of an overdose ...
Neuroendocrinology
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Nutrition
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Iodothyronine deiodinase
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Subclinical37
- It would not be surprising if in a proportion of women with menorrhagia hypothyroidism, clinical or subclinical, coexisted. (bmj.com)
- The routine screening for thyroid disease is not recommended in asymptomatic adults, 4 and the treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism is controversial. (bmj.com)
- Three-quarters of women with subclinical hypothyroidism during pregnancy had normal thyroid function 5 years later, in a new study published in the December issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism . (medscape.com)
- Our findings suggest that if L-thyroxine is prescribed for subclinical hypothyroidism, thyroid function should be reassessed after pregnancy to confirm whether continuation of L-thyroxine is necessary. (medscape.com)
- This would seem a reasonable point for reassessment in women with subclinical hypothyroidism diagnosed and treated during pregnancy," they write. (medscape.com)
- Based on trimester-specific reference ranges for thyroid hormone levels, as many as 15% of pregnant women are being diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism, Shields and colleagues explain. (medscape.com)
- Specifically, the recent Endocrine Society guidelines recommend that all pregnant women with subclinical hypothyroidism be treated with L-thyroxine. (medscape.com)
- The American Thyroid Association guidelines recommend that pregnant women with subclinical hypothyroidism and detectable thyroid-peroxidase antibodies receive L-thyroxine. (medscape.com)
- The researchers hypothesized that most cases of subclinical hypothyroidism and maternal hypothyroxinemia resolve after pregnancy, because the physiological changes in pregnancy that predispose women to thyroid deficiency are likely to be temporary. (medscape.com)
- 3 mIU/L). At the 5-year follow-up, 49 of the 65 women (75.4%) who had subclinical hypothyroidism during pregnancy had normal thyroid function. (medscape.com)
- Among women with subclinical hypothyroidism during pregnancy, those who also had thyroid-peroxidase antibodies during pregnancy were more likely to have persistently elevated TSH after pregnancy. (medscape.com)
- Because there is a high risk of recurrence of subclinical hypothyroidism during a subsequent pregnancy, women should be tested for thyroid function early on during future pregnancies, the researchers advise. (medscape.com)
- Cite this: Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy Usually Transient - Medscape - Dec 20, 2013. (medscape.com)
- What is subclinical hypothyroidism? (medicinenet.com)
- Subclinical hypothyroidism refers to a state in which people do not have symptoms of hypothyroidism and have a normal amount of thyroid hormone in their blood. (medicinenet.com)
- Most people with subclinical hypothyroidism can expect the disease to progress to obvious hypothyroidism, in which symptoms and signs occur. (medicinenet.com)
- But 40% of general population is commonly afflicted with mild to moderate i.e. subclinical hypothyroidism. (prlog.org)
- Subclinical hypothyroidism is a condition where some laboratory findings point at a thyroid gland not working properly. (nih.gov)
- Patients with subclinical hypothyroidism may have vague, non‐specific symptoms of actual hypothyroidism (for example dry skin, cold skin or feeling colder, constipation, slower thinking, poor memory) but these thyroid‐related symptoms are not specific, that is why the diagnosis is based on test results. (nih.gov)
- The fundamental question regarding people with subclinical hypothyroidism is whether they should be treated with thyroid hormones. (nih.gov)
- Thyroid hormone therapy for subclinical hypothyroidism did not result in improved survival or decreased cardiovascular morbidity (for example less heart attacks or strokes). (nih.gov)
- In subclinical hypothyroidism the level of TSH is above the reference range but the level of free T4 is within the range. (hubpages.com)
- These images are a random sampling from a Bing search on the term "Subclinical Hypothyroidism. (fpnotebook.com)
- The most common form of hypothyroidism, primary hypothyroidism, is diagnosed when there is elevation of TSH and decrease in the level of free T4 and Subclinical hypothyroidism is diagnosed when there is an elevation of TSH with normal levels of free T4. (intechopen.com)
- In subclinical hypothyroidism, the treatment depends on the age, functionality, and comorbidities of the patients. (intechopen.com)
- These are symptoms of full-blown hypothyroidism but, increasingly, the medical profession is recognizing that many people have lesser degrees of thyroid hormone deficiency, called subclinical hypothyroidism. (newsmax.com)
- However, in a few apparently normal individuals, in newborns and fetuses, in some patients with chronic systemic diseases, euthyroid patients with autoimmune thyroiditis, and Graves' disease patients previously treated with radioimmunoassay (RAI), surgery or antithyroid drugs, the escape from the inhibitory effect of large doses of iodides is not achieved and clinical or subclinical hypothyroidism ensues. (nih.gov)
- A doctor diagnoses mild, or subclinical, hypothyroidism through a medical history and physical exam. (cigna.com)
- If your doctor suspects that you have subclinical hypothyroidism, you will have lab tests to confirm the diagnosis. (cigna.com)
- Research does not provide clear evidence to support treatment of every person who has subclinical hypothyroidism. (cigna.com)
- When making the decision to treat subclinical hypothyroidism, you and your doctor will talk about the benefits of treatment (reduced symptoms) compared to the cost of medicine and monitoring symptoms. (cigna.com)
- Some studies have shown that treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism may lower cholesterol levels. (cigna.com)
- The management of patients with subclinical hypothyroidism (a high TSH in the presence of normal free T4 and T3 levels) remains controversial. (aafp.org)
- Many more have mildly underactive thyroid glands (subclinical hypothyroidism). (umm.edu)
- Subclinical hypothyroidism, a milder form of hypothyroidism characterized by normal thyroxine levels and an elevated TSH level, is thought to occur in 4.3-8.5% of people in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
- Even mild or subclinical hypothyroidism leads to possible infertility and an increased risk of miscarriage. (wikipedia.org)
- Subclinical hypothyroidism during pregnancy is associated with gestational diabetes and the birth of the baby before 37 weeks of pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
Hyperthyroidism9
- However, the link between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism is complex, and one can lead to the other, in certain circumstances. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Two of the most common thyroid disorders are hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. (foxnews.com)
- Here is a guide to distinguishing between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. (foxnews.com)
- However, while hypothyroidism causes fatigue initially, hyperthyroidism kicks metabolism into overdrive and makes a person restless and excitable. (foxnews.com)
- Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed with thyroid function tests, which measures the levels of thyroid-stimulating hormones (TSH) in your bloodstream. (foxnews.com)
- There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. (dailystrength.org)
- You have a TSF indicating possibly hypothyroidism and a FT4 indicating hyperthyroidism. (empowher.com)
- The difference in symptoms of hyperthyroidism (overactive) and hypothyroidism (under active) is very different. (empowher.com)
- Low levels of T4 produce hypothyroidism, and high levels produce hyperthyroidism . (umm.edu)
Thyroxine21
- It should be carpal (not carpel) tunnel syndrome, and the recommended international non-proprietary name (rINN) of the treatment for hypothyroidism is levothyroxine (not thyroxine, which is the former British approved name, BAN). (bmj.com)
- In this study (which reported the women's perceived loss) and more recent studies in which the menstrual loss was measured 3 treatment of hypothyroidism with thyroxine decreased menstrual blood loss. (bmj.com)
- 1 The reasons given were that in the studies examined menstrual blood loss was not objectively measured and the diagnosis of hypothyroidism relied on a test for thyrotrophin releasing hormone in patients with normal concentrations of thyroid stimulating hormone and thyroxine. (bmj.com)
- It affects approximately 1 in 3000 to 4000 newborn infants and early diagnosis and treatment is very important to achieve a good outcome.Treatment of congenital hypothyroidism consists of a daily dose of thyroid hormone (thyroxine). (nih.gov)
- Some studies have suggested that when infants with congenital hypothyroidism are treated with a higher dose of thyroxine compared with the standard dose, this results in earlier normalisation of the their thyroid hormones and leads to better developmental outcome and intelligence. (nih.gov)
- In the UK, patients taking thyroxine treatment for hypothyroidism are entitled to free prescriptions. (netdoctor.co.uk)
- Hypothyroidism, also referred to as cretinism, is a clinical disorder resulting from decreased blood levels of thyroid hormones (thyroxine [T4] and triiodothyronine [T3]) in dogs. (petplace.com)
- In hypothyroidism, not enough thyroxine is produced, which causes the metabolism of these tissues to slow down. (petplace.com)
- Secondary hypothyroidism develops when some other influence causes the thyroid gland to produce less thyroxine. (petplace.com)
- Hypothyroidism may become more or less severe, and your dose of thyroxine may need to change over time. (thyroid.org)
- But if you take your pills every day and work with your doctor to get and keep your thyroxine dose right, you should be able to keep your hypothyroidism well controlled throughout your life. (thyroid.org)
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland, myxoedema) is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too little thyroid hormone (thyroxine) which results in effects on the whole body. (medinfo.co.uk)
- In hypothyroidism the level of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is usually elevated, and the level of thyroxine is low. (medinfo.co.uk)
- The way in which treatment with thyroxine is monitored is by visits to the doctor, who might ask questions about how you feel, check your weight and pulse, and sometimes check your reflexes (which relax slowly in hypothyroidism). (medinfo.co.uk)
- The treatment of choice for hypothyroidism is thyroxine (T4), which has shown efficacy in multiple studies to restore the euthyroid state and improve the symptoms of hypothyroidism. (intechopen.com)
- Overt hypothyroidism (low free thyroxine hormones, elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone) has an incidence of 0.3-0.5% in pregnancy. (hindawi.com)
- During this period, 118 infants were found to have typical hypothyroidism, characterized by a low thyroxine (T4) and an elevated thyrotropin (TSH) on the initial newborn-screening specimen. (nih.gov)
- Hypothyroidism occurs when thyroxine (T4) levels drop so low that body processes begin to slow down. (umm.edu)
- The diagnosis of hypothyroidism, when suspected, can be confirmed with blood tests measuring thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroxine levels. (wikipedia.org)
- Most children with congenital hypothyroidism correctly treated with thyroxine grow and develop normally in all respects. (wikipedia.org)
- citation needed] Congenital hypothyroidism can also occur due to genetic defects of thyroxine or triiodothyronine synthesis within a structurally normal gland. (wikipedia.org)
Form of hypothyroidism5
- Myxedema crisis (also called myxedema coma), the most severe form of hypothyroidism, is rare. (medlineplus.gov)
- This form of hypothyroidism usually goes away by itself in the first weeks or months of life. (kidshealth.org)
- But the fact is that this acute form of hypothyroidism is seldom seen. (prlog.org)
- This form of hypothyroidism may be transient, because the gland may recover once the drug is stopped. (petplace.com)
- People with the most common form of hypothyroidism are at increased risk of developing other autoimmune diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis, as well as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis. (mnn.com)
Causes hypothyroidism3
- Less often, too little or too much iodine in the diet ( iron deficiency ) and pituitary disease causes hypothyroidism. (medicinenet.com)
- What causes hypothyroidism? (netdoctor.co.uk)
- Lithium is one of the most common medicines that causes hypothyroidism. (healthlinkbc.ca)
Primary hypothyroidism5
- Almost one year ago, I had the unique opportunity to work with a patient who received a diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism. (acupuncturetoday.com)
- The most frequent cause of primary hypothyroidism in populations without iodine deficiency is Hashimoto's thyroiditis or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. (intechopen.com)
- The patients who develop transient iodine-induced hypothyroidism must be followed long term thereafter because many will develop permanent primary hypothyroidism. (nih.gov)
- Certain medications, such as those prescribed for epilepsy or certain tranquilizers can cause primary hypothyroidism. (botanical-online.com)
- In such cases, the disorder is called primary hypothyroidism. (preventdisease.com)
Underactive thyroid gland3
- An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) is more common among elderly people, especially women, and affects 1.5 to 2 per cent of people over the age of 60 years. (netdoctor.co.uk)
- It is not uncommon for women with PCOS to either also have hypothyroidism in addition to PCOS, or they may have been misdiagnosed with PCOS when they actually have an underactive thyroid gland. (hubpages.com)
- Hypothyroidism refers to an underactive thyroid gland that does not produce enough of the active hormones T3 and T4. (healthychildren.org)
Metabolism6
- The resulting shortage of thyroid hormones disrupts normal growth, brain development, and metabolism, leading to the features of congenital hypothyroidism. (medlineplus.gov)
- Hypothyroidism is a condition of the thyroid gland that affects the production of thyroid hormones, important hormones in the regulation of metabolism. (news-medical.net)
- Bexarotene-induced hypothyroidism: bexarotene stimulates the peripheral metabolism of thyroid hormones. (medscape.com)
- Hypothyroidism, also known as underactive or low thyroid, is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce sufficient amounts of thyroid hormones which are important for many functions of the body (metabolism). (nih.gov)
- When your thyroid makes less of its hormones - as it does in hypothyroidism - your metabolism slows down. (healthline.com)
- Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland, located in the front of the neck, does not produce enough thyroid hormones, which control overall metabolism and many bodily functions. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
Hashimoto's6
- The most common cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S. is Hashimoto's disease. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Hypothyroidism can have several causes, including an autoimmune disorder ( Hashimoto's disease ), in which the body's immune system mistakenly destructs its own thyroid gland. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- The most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's thyroiditis, a disease in which the body's immune system attacks the thyroid gland. (ucsfhealth.org)
- Presentation of a case of severe hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto's syndrome, associated with a severe early-onset preeclampsia-like syndrome, managed in our Gynecology Department. (hindawi.com)
- Hypothyroidism can be caused by the autoimmune disorder Hashimoto's thyroiditis, irradiation or surgical removal of the thyroid gland, and medications that reduce thyroid hormone levels. (umm.edu)
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in countries with sufficient dietary iodine. (wikipedia.org)
Treat hypothyroidism7
- It's very important to diagnose and treat hypothyroidism right away. (kidshealth.org)
- image: For patients who take medication to treat hypothyroidism, being treated with too much medication can lead to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder associated with stroke, a new study of more than 174,000 patients has found. (eurekalert.org)
- Doctors might also suggest iodine supplements, as iodine is important in the chemical process of forming thyroxin in the body to prevent/treat hypothyroidism. (newsmax.com)
- Doctors usually prescribe pills to treat hypothyroidism. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- How Do You Treat Hypothyroidism? (reference.com)
- The most common side effect of Synthroid, a drug used to treat hypothyroidism, is temporary hair loss within the first few months of treatment, according t. (reference.com)
- Tirosint®-SOL Now Available to Treat Hypothyroidism in the U.S. (prnewswire.com)
Severe21
- When hypothyroidism in infants isn't treated, even mild cases can lead to severe physical and mental retardation. (mayoclinic.org)
- Levothyroxine is usually a pill, but some people with very severe hypothyroidism first need to be treated in the hospital with intravenous levothyroxine (given through a vein). (medlineplus.gov)
- The severe hypothyroid crisis is then caused by an infection, illness, exposure to cold, or certain medicines (opiates are a common cause) in people with severe hypothyroidism. (medlineplus.gov)
- Consistent reversible elevations of serum creatinine levels in severe hypothyroidism. (medscape.com)
- If severe hypothyroidism is not treated, a cluster of symptoms called myxedema may appear. (womenshealthmag.com)
- What are the symptoms of severe hypothyroidism? (medicinenet.com)
- As hypothyroidism becomes more severe, signs and symptoms may include puffiness around the eyes, the heart rate slows, body temperature drops, and heart failure . (medicinenet.com)
- Severe hypothyroidism may lead to a life-threatening coma ( myxedema coma ). (medicinenet.com)
- In a person with severe hypothyroidism, a myxedema coma tends to be triggered by severe illness, surgery, stress , or traumatic injury. (medicinenet.com)
- Triggered by some severe illness or infection: Here again the hypothyroidism is temporary. (newsmax.com)
- Formalized screening programmes to detect congenital hypothyroidism in newborn infants, and its timely treatment, can prevent lifelong human suffering caused by severe mental retardation. (iaea.org)
- The more severe your hypothyroidism is, the more weight you'll gain. (healthline.com)
- If you are diagnosed with severe hypothyroidism, you will need to be treated right away in the hospital. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- Severe hypothyroidism can lead to a rare but dangerous disease called myxedema coma . (healthlinkbc.ca)
- Analyzing and managing pre-eclampsia-like syndrome due to severe hypothyroidism. (hindawi.com)
- Severe pre-eclampsia led to miscarriage at 24 weeks of gestational age in a 42-year-old woman, although we attempted to correct hypothyroidism with increasing doses of levothyroxine and liothyronine sodium. (hindawi.com)
- Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is. (dailystrength.org)
- Patients with severe hypothyroidism generally present with a constellation of signs and symptoms that may include lethargy, weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, forgetfulness, constipation and depression. (aafp.org)
- If untreated for several months after birth, severe congenital hypothyroidism can lead to growth failure and permanent intellectual disability. (wikipedia.org)
- citation needed] In the era before newborn screening, less than half of cases of severe hypothyroidism were recognized in the first month of life. (wikipedia.org)
- Persistence of severe, untreated hypothyroidism resulted in severe mental impairment, with an IQ below 80 in the majority. (wikipedia.org)
Levothyroxine10
- An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) is usually treated by taking daily hormone replacement tablets called levothyroxine. (www.nhs.uk)
- New ATA guidelines stick with levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. (medscape.com)
- To Medscape , Anderson elaborated: "There can be a tendency [when treating hypothyroidism] with levothyroxine (T4) to push the dose up - people want to have more energy, lose more weight," but this work suggests this practice might not be without risk, he noted. (medscape.com)
- Treatment of hypothyroidism includes a prescription of levothyroxine. (newsmax.com)
- Hypothyroidism is treated by replacing T4 with synthetic T4 known as levothyroxine. (hubpages.com)
- Hypothyroidism is treated with a drug called levothyroxine, a synthetic thyroid hormone. (reference.com)
- PARSIPPANY, N.J. , Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- IBSA Pharma Inc. announced that its Tirosint-SOL (levothyroxine sodium) oral solution is now available in the US market for the treatment of hypothyroidism and pituitary thyrotropin suppression. (prnewswire.com)
- Another study in the 2008 journal 'Thyroid' reported that drinking coffee or espresso with or shortly after taking levothyroxine, a thyroid replacement hormone that is given for hypothyroidism, can interfere with absorption of the medication. (livestrong.com)
- The standard drug treatment for hypothyroidism is a daily dose of a synthetic thyroid hormone called levothyroxine. (umm.edu)
- Thyroid hormone replacement with levothyroxine treats hypothyroidism. (wikipedia.org)
Fatigue8
- At first, you may barely notice the symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as fatigue and weight gain. (mayoclinic.org)
- but hypothyroidism has many other clinical manifestations than just fatigue. (answers.com)
- If you have signs or symptoms the same or similar to hypothyroidism, discuss them (for example, weight gain, constipation , or fatigue ) with your doctor or other healthcare professional. (medicinenet.com)
- A daily workout will also give you more energy, counteracting the fatigue hypothyroidism can cause. (healthline.com)
- PCOS sometimes causes fatigue making it hard enough to sustain your exercise regimen, have yourself checked for hypothyroidism to prevent you from discontinuing exercise due to seeing little to no weight loss results. (hubpages.com)
- Fatigue is one of the most noticeable symptoms of hypothyroidism, but it is often subtle, and since hypothyroidism is most common in middle-aged and older women, it may simply be put down as a sign of aging. (livestrong.com)
- If your primary symptom of hypothyroidism is fatigue, it might be tempting to self-medicate with caffeine. (livestrong.com)
- Not enough production of thyroid hormones, known has hypothyroidism, can cause fatigue, weight gain, depression and other metabolic and fertility problems. (wsj.com)
Pituitary gland9
- In hypothyroidism, the pituitary gland senses a deficiency in the hormones and secretes more TSH than usual. (news-medical.net)
- In less than 5% of cases, hypothyroidism is caused by a problem with the hypothalamus or a pituitary gland rather than the thyroid gland. (womenshealthmag.com)
- This is called secondary hypothyroidism, which usually occurs when the pituitary gland is damaged by a tumor, infection, sarcoidosis, or cancer that has spread from somewhere else in the body. (womenshealthmag.com)
- Congenital hypothyroidism is a condition that affects infants from birth and results from a missing or abnormally developed thyroid gland, abnormal production of thyroid hormones or a failure of the pituitary gland to stimulate thyroid hormone production. (nih.gov)
- A small number of cases of hypothyroidism are actually to do with problems in the functioning of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. (hubpages.com)
- Other causes could be certain medications or pituitary hypothyroidism, in which the pituitary gland, which controls the thyroid gland. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Failure of the pituitary gland to secrete a hormone to stimulate the thyroid gland, called secondary hypothyroidism, is a less common cause of hypothyroidism. (ucsfhealth.org)
- Very rarely hypothyroidism may follow failure of the production of the hormone (thyroid stimulating hormone, TSH) that is produced by a gland hanging from the underside of the brain (pituitary gland) to drive the thyroid gland. (medinfo.co.uk)
- In some cases, it is caused by disorders of the pituitary gland (when it is known as secondary hypothyroidism) or hypothalamus gland (tertiary hypothyroidism). (preventdisease.com)
Diagnosis of hypothyroidism3
- Diagnosis of hypothyroidism depends on taking one to several blood tests to measure levels of thyroid hormones. (lsu.edu)
- A blood test is used to confirm the diagnosis of hypothyroidism. (medicinenet.com)
- In some cases, a diagnosis of hypothyroidism can be missed if TSH is the only hormone that is measured. (hubpages.com)
Thyroiditis3
- The most common cause of hypothyroidism is thyroiditis. (medlineplus.gov)
- I have hashimotos thyroiditis resulting in hypothyroidism. (babycenter.com)
- Iodide-induced hypothyroidism has also been observed in patients with a history of postpartum thyroiditis, in euthyroid patients after a previous episode of subacute thyroiditis, and in patients treated with recombinant interferon-alpha who developed transient thyroid dysfunction during interferon-a treatment. (nih.gov)
Hormones25
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain crucial hormones. (mayoclinic.org)
- 2. Hypothyroidism ■ Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from a deficiency of thyroid hormones. (slideshare.net)
- People with congenital hypothyroidism have lower-than-normal levels of these important hormones. (medlineplus.gov)
- Signs and symptoms of congenital hypothyroidism result from the shortage of thyroid hormones. (medlineplus.gov)
- The only reliable way to determine whether a patient has hypothyroidism is to perform thyroid function tests that assess the levels of hormones produced by the thyroid gland. (news-medical.net)
- Hypothyroidism (or underactive thyroid ) is when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough of some important hormones. (kidshealth.org)
- Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones to meet the needs of the body. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Hypothyroidism refers to the underproduction of hormones in the thyroid gland. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Thyroid hormones affect multiple organ systems, so the symptoms of hypothyroidism are wide-ranging and diverse. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Hypothyroidism, then, is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. (foxnews.com)
- While medication from your doctor is the only way to help your body make more hormones, exercise can help some of the problems that come with hypothyroidism, Morris says. (webmd.com)
- Your doctor will diagnose hypothyroidism based on the results of blood tests for levels of thyroid hormones and serum TSH. (womenshealthmag.com)
- In people with short-term hypothyroidism caused by certain types of thyroid inflammation or viral thyroid infections, levels of thyroid hormones often return to normal after several months. (womenshealthmag.com)
- Hypothyroidism is treated with replacement doses of thyroid hormones. (womenshealthmag.com)
- We know patients with hypothyroidism have a higher risk of atrial fibrillation, but we didn't consider increased risk within what's considered the normal range of thyroid hormones," Anderson said in a press statement from his institution. (medscape.com)
- We know patients with hypothyroidism have a higher risk of atrial fibrillation, but we didn't consider increased risk within what's considered the normal range of thyroid hormones," said lead researcher Jeffrey L. Anderson, MD, Distinguished Clinical and Research Physician at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute, which is part of the Intermountain Healthcare system. (eurekalert.org)
- Treatment with radioactive iodine or removal of the thyroid gland reduces the amount of the thyroid hormones produced, and gives rise to hypothyroidism. (hubpages.com)
- [2] X Trustworthy Source National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Health information from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, a division of the U.S. National Institutes of Health Go to source Because thyroid hormones regulate many systems of the human body, symptoms of hypothyroidism are diverse. (wikihow.com)
- This was the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the past, as the thyroid gland adds iodine to the amino acid tyrosine to create thyroid hormones. (healthy.net)
- Clinical symptoms of hypothyroidism are diverse, broad, and non-specific and can be related to many systems, reflecting the systemic effects of thyroid hormones. (intechopen.com)
- These Americans suffer from hypothyroidism, a condition characterized by the thyroid gland producing too little of the various thyroid hormones. (newsmax.com)
- Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland becomes under-active, failing to properly secrete the hormones that help convert food and oxygen into energy. (mnn.com)
- Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland's production of hormones is inadequate for the body's needs. (livestrong.com)
- Hypothyroidism occurs when secretion of thyroid hormones is inadequate to the point that the body begins to slow down. (preventdisease.com)
- Numerous symptoms and signs are associated with hypothyroidism and can be related to the underlying cause, or a direct effect of having not enough thyroid hormones. (wikipedia.org)
Mild hypothyroidism5
- People with mild hypothyroidism may have no signs or symptoms. (medicinenet.com)
- If you have mild hypothyroidism, you may not need treatment now. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- I have mild hypothyroidism (high TSH). (healingwell.com)
- Mild hypothyroidism can be difficult to diagnose and is often overlooked. (hubpages.com)
- Not all of these signs and symptoms occur in every patient, and many may be blunted in patients with mild hypothyroidism. (aafp.org)
Develop hypothyroidism2
- Anyone can develop hypothyroidism, but people who are most at risk include those who are over age 50 and female. (umm.edu)
- Dogs are also known to develop hypothyroidism, as are cats and horses, albeit more rarely. (wikipedia.org)
Gland31
- Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. (medlineplus.gov)
- The thyroid gland, due to inflammation or atrophy of un-known origins, becomes incapable of producing an adequate amount of thyroid hormone, and dogs develop clinical signs of hypothyroidism. (petfinder.com)
- Congenital hypothyroidism is a partial or complete loss of function of the thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) that affects infants from birth (congenital). (medlineplus.gov)
- Congenital hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland fails to develop or function properly. (medlineplus.gov)
- A child with hypothyroidism will take thyroid hormone to make up for what the thyroid gland can't make. (kidshealth.org)
- Inflammation and damage to the gland accounts for most cases of hypothyroidism, says the NIH. (foxnews.com)
- Hypothyroidism means your thyroid gland cannot produce the normal amount of thyroid hormone. (womenshealthmag.com)
- The TSH test is the most sensitive test for hypothyroidism caused by problem with the thyroid gland. (womenshealthmag.com)
- Hypothyroidism (overactive thyroid) is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces an abnormally low amount of thyroid hormone. (medicinenet.com)
- Many disorders result in hypothyroidism, which may directly or indirectly involve the thyroid gland. (medicinenet.com)
- Comprehensive Screening of Eight Known Causative Genes in Congenital Hypothyroidism With Gland-in-Situ. (medscape.com)
- Iodine deficiency can cause hypothyroidism: When the amount of iodine is deficient, not enough of thyroxin can be formed by the thyroid gland, and hypothyroidism is diagnosed. (newsmax.com)
- Hypothyroidism is a disease occurring from the malfunctioning of the thyroid gland. (newsmax.com)
- With hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. (webmd.com)
- Taking large amounts of iodine for example in some cough syrups or excessive amounts of dietary supplements made from or containing kelp can cause hypothyroidism if there has been previous damage to the thyroid gland, eg treatment with radioactive iodine. (netdoctor.co.uk)
- Hypothyroidism results when the thyroid gland is removed or when remaining thyroid tissue does not function properly. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- Radioactive iodine therapy can destroy the thyroid gland, leading to hypothyroidism. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- This is the most common cause of hypothyroidism and is an autoimmun disease where the body produces antibodies which attack the thyroid gland and thyroid cells. (hubpages.com)
- It is represented by an inflammed thyroid gland, and around a third of sufferers will go on to develop permanent hypothyroidism. (hubpages.com)
- This is especially important with hypothyroidism because the thyroid gland affects the entire body, making symptomatic identification alone difficult-blood tests are required to confirm it. (wikihow.com)
- Hypothyroidism means your thyroid gland is underactive. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone. (ucsfhealth.org)
- Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland can't make enough thyroid hormone to keep the body running normally. (thyroid.org)
- Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. (dailystrength.org)
- Hypothyroidism happens when your thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. (healthwise.net)
- Hypothyroidism was first diagnosed in the late nineteenth century when physicians observed that after surgically removing the thyroid gland, a patient developed swelling of the hands, face, feet, and tissues around the eye. (preventdisease.com)
- About 95% of hypothyroidism cases occur from problems that originate in the thyroid gland. (preventdisease.com)
- The causes of hypothyroidism can arise from the gland itself or from the pituitary. (healthychildren.org)
- 5 Other common causes of hypothyroidism include irradiation of the thyroid subsequent to Graves' disease and surgical removal of the thyroid gland. (aafp.org)
- Hypothyroidism (also called underactive thyroid, low thyroid or hypothyreosis) is a disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. (wikipedia.org)
- Causes of congenital hypothyroidism include iodine deficiency and a developmental defect in the thyroid gland, either due to a genetic defect or of unknown cause. (wikipedia.org)
Iodine deficiency8
- Today, so many foods contain iodine that hypothyroidism secondary to iodine deficiency has become extremely rare. (womenshealthmag.com)
- Worldwide, iodine deficiency is the number one cause of hypothyroidism. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- Dietary iodine deficiency is a rare cause of hypothyroidism. (petplace.com)
- Iodine deficiency is the main cause of hypothyroidism in populations with deficiency of iodine intake. (intechopen.com)
- Congenital hypothyroidism on the basis of iodine deficiency is still a problem in the developing world, but it has been eliminated from the developed world. (kevinmd.com)
- Untreated cases of hypothyroidism during pregnancy can lead to delays in growth and intellectual development in the baby or congenital iodine deficiency syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
- Congenital hypothyroidism, copper engraving, 1815 Around the world, the most common cause of congenital hypothyroidism is iodine deficiency, but in most of the developed world and areas of adequate environmental iodine, cases are due to a combination of known and unknown causes. (wikipedia.org)
- The word "cretinism" is an old term for the state of mental and physical retardation resulting from untreated congenital hypothyroidism, usually due to iodine deficiency from birth because of low iodine levels in the soil and local food sources. (wikipedia.org)
Secondary5
- Diagnosis: hypothyroidism, with secondary facial nerve paralysis. (petfinder.com)
- A condition called secondary hypothyroidism can also sometimes happen. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Hypothyroidism can be divided into primary and secondary causes. (petplace.com)
- This is known as secondary hypothyroidism. (medinfo.co.uk)
- Hypothyroidism can also develop secondary to hypothalamic and pituitary disorders. (aafp.org)
American thyroid association3
- Clinical practice guidelines for hypothyroidism in adults: cosponsored by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American Thyroid Association. (medscape.com)
- Guidelines for the treatment of hypothyroidism: prepared by the american thyroid association task force on thyroid hormone replacement. (medscape.com)
- The Rush endocrinology team includes nationally recognized experts in the care of thyroid disease who are members of the American Thyroid Association and helped write the guidelines for care of hypothyroidism. (rush.edu)
Hormone37
- The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism vary, depending on the severity of the hormone deficiency. (mayoclinic.org)
- If you're receiving hormone therapy for hypothyroidism, schedule follow-up visits as often as your doctor recommends. (mayoclinic.org)
- 7. Clinical Manifestations of Hypothyroidism ■ Symptoms and signs vary in relation to the magnitude of the thyroid hormone deficiency, and the acuteness with which the deficiency develops. (slideshare.net)
- Hypothyroidism results from a lack of thyroid hormone production by the thyroid glands, which are located in the neck, near the voice box. (lsu.edu)
- Hypothyroidism is thyroid hormone deficiency. (healthcentral.com)
- Since hypothyroidism develops from a shortage of thyroid hormone, the most effective treatment is generally thyroid hormone supplementation. (healthcentral.com)
- If your child has hypothyroidism, it's very important to give the thyroid hormone as instructed by your doctor. (kidshealth.org)
- Treatment for hypothyroidism focuses on supplementing the thyroid hormone. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- A person whose thyroid is removed will then enter hypothyroidism and require lifelong hormone replacement therapy. (foxnews.com)
- Hypothyroidism is any state in which thyroid hormone production is below normal. (medicinenet.com)
- It is especially important for people with hypothyroidism to be monitored during pregnancy, because the need for thyroid hormone may go up. (womenshealthmag.com)
- Hypothyroidism ( underactive thyroid ) refers to any state in which a person's thyroid hormone production is below normal. (medicinenet.com)
- Influence of timing and dose of thyroid hormone replacement on development in infants with congenital hypothyroidism. (medscape.com)
- In hypothyroidism, the levels of thyroxin and thyroid-stimulating hormone reduce to below normal levels. (newsmax.com)
- When hypothyroidism is suspected the diagnosis can be confirmed by taking a blood sample to measure the concentration of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). (netdoctor.co.uk)
- Hypothyroidism means your thyroid is not making enough thyroid hormone. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- If your doctor thinks you have hypothyroidism, a simple blood test can show if your thyroid hormone level is too low. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- The result of this process is a decrease in thyroid stimulating hormone, and therefore hypothyroidism surfaces. (hubpages.com)
- Hypothyroidism is a condition resulting from too little thyroid hormone. (rush.edu)
- If you have hypothyroidism, your provider will refer you to an endocrinologist - a hormone specialist - who will typically prescribe thyroid hormone medication for you to take daily. (rush.edu)
- Hard stools or trouble pushing stools out (constipation) can indicate hypothyroidism because when your body doesn't get enough thyroid hormone, its processes start slowing down, including digestion. (wikihow.com)
- For canine hypothyroidism, thyroid hormone supplements are the best treatment. (1800petmeds.com)
- The most effective and efficient way to diagnose hypothyroidism is by measuring the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level in your blood, which will be high if you have the disease. (ucsfhealth.org)
- Hypothyroidism can lead to a reduction of sex hormone binding globulin and increase in free testosterone. (hubpages.com)
- Hypothyroidism is a condition that results from thyroid hormone deficiency that can range from an asymptomatic condition to a life-threatening disease. (intechopen.com)
- It works by restoring the hormone levels and reversing the symptoms of hypothyroidism, as stated by Mayo Clinic. (reference.com)
- It is used to treat patients who suffer from hypothyroidism or inadequate levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). (prnewswire.com)
- But the overwhelmingly most common cause a century ago was hypothyroidism - low thyroid hormone - in pregnant women. (kevinmd.com)
- Hypothyroidism is a metabolic disorder characterized in that the thyroid produces too little thyroid hormone . (botanical-online.com)
- Many permanent or temporary conditions can reduce thyroid hormone secretion and cause hypothyroidism. (preventdisease.com)
- Hypothyroidism is diagnosed when the stimulating hormone from the pituitary (TSH) is high and the free T4 produced from the thyroid is low. (healthychildren.org)
- The management of hypothyroidism focuses on ensuring that patients receive appropriate thyroid hormone replacement therapy and monitoring their response. (aafp.org)
- 2 Because hypothyroidism is so common, family physicians need to know how to diagnose the disorder and select appropriate thyroid hormone replacement therapy. (aafp.org)
- Delayed relaxation after testing the ankle jerk reflex is a characteristic sign of hypothyroidism and is associated with the severity of the hormone deficit. (wikipedia.org)
- Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is thyroid hormone deficiency present at birth. (wikipedia.org)
- Because the treatment is simple, effective, and inexpensive, most of the developed world utilizes newborn screening with blood thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels to detect congenital hypothyroidism. (wikipedia.org)
- In a small proportion of cases of congenital hypothyroidism, the defect is due to a deficiency of thyroid stimulating hormone, either isolated or as part of congenital hypopituitarism. (wikipedia.org)
Autoimmune4
- Maintaining adequate iodine intake is important for most people, but those with autoimmune thyroid disease can be particularly sensitive to the effects of iodine, meaning that it can trigger or worsen hypothyroidism. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Other causes of hypothyroidism include autoimmune disorders, thyroid removal, and prescription medications. (medicinenet.com)
- Because it's an 'autoimmune' disorder (where the body fights against itself), hypothyroidism is linked to other similar autoimmune problems, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus and vitiligo . (netdoctor.co.uk)
- There is an association between hepatitis C, for instance, and the onset of autoimmune hypothyroidism. (preventdisease.com)
Lead to hypothyroidism2
- Surgery to remove the thyroid will lead to hypothyroidism. (webmd.com)
- For example, too much or too little iodine in the diet can lead to hypothyroidism. (healthychildren.org)
Cure for hypothyroidism2
- Treatment is life-long as there is no true cure for hypothyroidism. (lsu.edu)
- There is no cure for hypothyroidism, and most patients have it for life. (thyroid.org)
Risk for hypothyroidism2
- Who is at risk for hypothyroidism? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- If you are hypothyroid or hyperthyroid it may be due to low stomach acid and you are at higher risk for hypothyroidism if you are on a proton pump inhibitor like pepcid or prevacid. (bellaonline.com)
Suffer from hypothyroidism1
- Too much caffeine can be a problem if you suffer from hypothyroidism. (livestrong.com)
Clinical6
- Hypothyroidism is a common clinical condition, and women are affected six times more commonly than men. (bmj.com)
- They suggest that women with mild thyroid dysfunction should be reevaluated about 6 weeks after delivery, based on current guidelines that recommend this follow-up time for women with a diagnosis of actual clinical hypothyroidism before pregnancy. (medscape.com)
- But this suggests the possible need for redefining the safest reference ranges in hypothyroidism treatment, according to the lead author Jeffrey L. Anderson, MD, distinguished clinical and research physician with the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah. (medscape.com)
- The causes of sub clinical hypothyroidism are not diagnosed by the conventional medical practitioners and hence remain untreated. (prlog.org)
- R. Vassilopoulou-Sellin and J. H. Sellin, "The gastrointestinal tract and liver in hypothyroidism," in Werner and Ingbar's the Thyroid: A Fundamental and Clinical Text , L. E. Braverman and R. D. Utiger, Eds. (hindawi.com)
- The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism are nonspecific and may be confused with those of other clinical conditions, especially in postpartum women and the elderly. (aafp.org)
Pregnancy7
- Most cases of congenital hypothyroidism happen because the thyroid doesn't form correctly in the baby during pregnancy. (kidshealth.org)
- During pregnancy, untreated hypothyroidism can harm your baby. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- This is a rare cause of hypothyroidism which occurs in the 6 months after pregnancy. (hubpages.com)
- This is my second pregnancy and after my first I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. (babycenter.com)
- Recognizing pre-eclampsia-like syndrome caused by overt hypothyroidism from other forms of pregnancy-induced hypertension is essential for choosing the correct treatment. (hindawi.com)
- You mentioned that you developed hypothyroidism during pregnancy. (empowher.com)
- Hypothyroidism in early pregnancy, even with limited or no symptoms, may increase the risk of pre-eclampsia, offspring with lower intelligence, and the risk of infant death around the time of birth. (wikipedia.org)
Infants8
- Although hypothyroidism most often affects middle-aged and older women, anyone can develop the condition, including infants. (mayoclinic.org)
- Some infants are born with temporary hypothyroidism. (kidshealth.org)
- Hypothyroidism in infants and teenagers may result in poor growth and mental development as well as delayed development of permanent teeth and puberty. (nih.gov)
- In addition, screening programs using a primary TSH screen will miss infants with atypical hypothyroidism. (nih.gov)
- Infants born with congenital hypothyroidism may show no effects, or may display mild effects that often go unrecognized as a problem. (wikipedia.org)
- Infants born with congenital hypothyroidism may show no effects, or may display mild effects that often go unrecognized as a problem: excessive sleeping, reduced interest in nursing, poor muscle tone, low or hoarse cry, infrequent bowel movements, significant jaundice, and low body temperature. (wikipedia.org)
- One Japanese study found a statistical correlation between certain organochlorine insecticides and dioxin-like chemicals in the milk of mothers who had given birth to infants with congenital hypothyroidism. (wikipedia.org)
- Neonatal hypothyroidism has been reported in cases of infants exposed to lithium, a mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder, in utero. (wikipedia.org)
Occurs3
- When hypothyroidism occurs in an older child, it may delay puberty and cause other symptoms similar to those seen in adults. (womenshealthmag.com)
- It's not unusual for hypothyroidism to decrease oil production in the skin to the extent that hair loss occurs and fingernails become brittle, breaking easily. (mnn.com)
- In the United States, hypothyroidism occurs in 0.3-0.4% of people. (wikipedia.org)
Presenting symptoms of hypothyroidism are nonspecific1
- Because the most frequent presenting symptoms of hypothyroidism are nonspecific, the list of differential diagnoses is long. (medscape.com)
Constipation2
- See your doctor if you're feeling tired for no reason or have any of the other signs or symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as dry skin, a pale, puffy face, constipation or a hoarse voice. (mayoclinic.org)
- In babies born with hypothyroidism, there may be a hoarse cry, slow growth, unusual sleepiness, constipation and feeding problems. (womenshealthmag.com)
Permanent hypothyroidism1
- Hypothyroidism caused by infection usually does not result in permanent hypothyroidism. (healthlinkbc.ca)
Myxedema coma3
- Untreated hypothyroidism can lead to serious consequences, including a life-threatening myxedema coma, although this is rare. (wikihow.com)
- Myxedema coma is a rare but life-threatening state of extreme hypothyroidism. (wikipedia.org)
- Myxedema coma can be the first presentation of hypothyroidism. (wikipedia.org)
Depression2
Deficiency1
- Can Uncontrollable Shaking Be Related to Vitamin B-12 Deficiency or Hypothyroidism? (livestrong.com)
Cretinism1
- If hypothyroidism is not treated early, it can cause cretinism, a physical condition characterized by a lack of both physical and mental development, as well as other physical symptoms characteristic (waxy skin, speech problems, pot belly, etc. (botanical-online.com)
Cases of congenital hypothyroidism2
- Genetic causes account for about 15 to 20 percent of cases of congenital hypothyroidism. (medlineplus.gov)
- Most cases of congenital hypothyroidism are sporadic, which means they occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family. (medlineplus.gov)
Congenital hypothyroidism can lead1
- If untreated, congenital hypothyroidism can lead to intellectual disability and slow growth. (medlineplus.gov)
Signs or symptoms of hypothyroidism1
- What should I do if I have signs or symptoms of hypothyroidism? (medicinenet.com)
Newborns for congenital hypothyroidism1
- In the United States and many other countries, all hospitals test newborns for congenital hypothyroidism. (medlineplus.gov)
Children with congenital hypothyroidism2
- Without treatment, children with congenital hypothyroidism can develop permanent mental disabilities. (kidshealth.org)
- Children with congenital hypothyroidism can sometimes develop hearing problems. (kidshealth.org)
Goiter1
- About 70 years ago goiter was a significant problem in the United States but never to the level that hypothyroidism is today. (bellaonline.com)
Thyroid function3
- Accurate thyroid function tests are available to diagnose hypothyroidism. (mayoclinic.org)
- Weeks, in responding to my article, believes that the literature supports the concept that hypothyroidism is a significant cause of menorrhagia and consequently we should be assessing thyroid function in all women. (bmj.com)
- The hypothyroidism is transient and thyroid function returns to normal in 2 to 3 weeks after iodide withdrawal, but transient T4 replacement therapy may be required in some patients. (nih.gov)
Diagnose3
- Blood tests can also help diagnose hypothyroidism. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Most doctors can diagnose a full-blown case of hypothyroidism, but not always. (newsmax.com)
- Simple blood tests are used to diagnose hypothyroidism. (healthychildren.org)
Living Well with Hypothyroidism1
- Living Well with Hypothyroidism: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You. (hubpages.com)
Overt1
- However, only a small percentage of people have full-blown (overt) hypothyroidism. (umm.edu)