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Cretinism is the condition that results from insufficient iodine in children.

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Populations that have not undergone demographic transition are characterized by?

high infant mortality


Is TSH level of 16 high?

Yes... You may have hypothyroidism. Talk to your Dr. A.s.a.p.However, that would not be a high reading in a newborn infant.


What is extreme hypothyroidism in infancy and childhood called?

Hypothyroidism. (or congenital hypothyroidism)


What is the pathophysiology of anemia in hypothyroidism?

pathophysiology of anemia in hypothyroidism


If your baby has hypothyroidism will he be mentally retarded?

Hypothyroidism does not cause mental "retardation". MR is caused by genetics usually. Hypothyroidism is treatable.


What is the result of hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism is a lack of iodine or a specific kind of salt.


On weekly average how much weight can you lose using a hypothyroidism diet?

Hypothyroidism is a medical condition and not a diet. Hypothyroidism prevents people from losing weight. Therefore on average people do not lose weight if they have hypothyroidism.


What is the symptom of hyper thyroid?

It depends upon the thyroid condition. An underactive thyroid occurs in a condition called hypothyroidism; this is characterized by an insensitivity to cold, lethargy/fatigue, and weight gain. An overactive thyroid gland, which occurs in hyperthyroidism, can produce heat insensitivity, anxiety, weight loss, fast heart rate, palpitations, can predispose you to heart arrhythmias.AnswerHeat or cold intolerance; Weight gain, with hypothyroidism, or weight loss with hyperthyroidism; Depression with hypothyroidism, or mania/hypomania with hyperthyroidisml Fatigue with hypothyroidism or agitation/anxiety and palpitations with hyperthyroidism, as well as many others.


Does hypothyroidism cause bloating?

Hypothyroidism causes you to retain water that leads to bloating.


Who first discovered hypothyroidism?

William Gull was the first to mention hypothyroidism in a speech given in 1874. The first treatment for hypothyroidism was discovered in 1891 by George Murray.


What is hypothyroidism used in a sentence?

I was always cold and tired, and a blood test showed that I had hypothyroidism.


Does hypothyroidism increase abdominal distensions?

Yes. I have hypothyroidism and i look 9 mos pregnant now! :(