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Myxedema. It is a life-threatening condition, the result of long-term, undiagnosed hypothyroidism.
Its signs and symptoms include intense cold intolerance and drowsiness followed by profound lethargy and unconsciousness.
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Who has the more active thyroid gland cats or humans?
Both cats and humans can end up with hypothyroidism, a condition that causes them to have low thyroid levels. Cats typically get this condition late in their life, while people can get hypothyroidism in adulthood.
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.
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! :(
Deficiency of which mineral causes dwarfism and hypothyroidism?
Dwarfism is zinc deficiency. hypothyroidism is iodine deficiency.
What is the difference between myxedema and cretinism?
Myxedema is adult hypothyroidism whereas cretinism is neonatal hypothyroidism.
