If hypothyroidism goes untreated it can cause an enlarged heart and heart failure. Circulatory problems are usually attributed to high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol - the "bad" cholesterol.
Treatment with Levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone can prevent this from happening.
Hypothyroidism causes you to retain water that leads to bloating.
Hypothyroidism does not cause mental "retardation". MR is caused by genetics usually. Hypothyroidism is treatable.
No, but wearing tight jeans / pants can cause circulation problems and muslce pains in the legs.
Infections that depress thyroid hormone production usually cause permanent hypothyroidism.
Removal of the thyroid gland because of cancer or other thyroid disorders can result in hypothyroidism.
You need to talk with your veterinarian about this - it is possible some formulations of Benadryl could interact with your dog's thyroid medication and cause major problems.
No. An overproduction of TSH would cause hyperthyroidism.
Drugs and other substances can cause problems, as well as extreme fatigue and poor blood circulation.
Clothing that is too tight can cause joint and circulation problems, among others.
The side effects to exercising in hot water are blood circulation problems.
Some patients report weight gain with subclinical hypothyroidism. Although the T4 is normal in subclinical hypothyroidism by definition, some patients report symptoms with only the elevated TSH.
malabsorption of iron occur in hypothyroidism due to anorexia and infiltration of GIT mucosa by the myxeomatous substance , menorrhagia which occurs in females