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I have hypothyroidism and I'm 16 years old. Hypothyroidism is basically when your thyroid gland (located in your neck) does not produce enough hormones (TSH) essential fr your growth and metabolism. I have to take Levothyroxine in order to raise my TSH levels in my blood (which are levels of the thyroid hormone in the bloodstream.) to make it normal again.
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The condition also known as underactive thyroid is?
Hypothyroidism
What is hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism?
When the thyroid doesn't produce enough thyroid stimulating hormones it becomes underactive, which is also known as hypothyroidism. When the thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone it becomes overactive, which is also known as hyperthyriodism.
What is the term meaning deficiency of thyroid secreation known as?
Hypothyroidism.
Can virgin coconut oil help hypothyroidism?
Virgin coconut oil is known to support thyroid action and according it is recognised as helpful for those with hypothyroidism.
The skin becomes pale if what is underactive?
If the skin becomes pale, the person could have an underactive thyroid. This is also known as hypothyroidism in the medical field.
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
What is a prolonged deficiency that may cause an enlarged thyroid or weight gain?
When the thyroid doesn't produce enough thyroid stimulating hormones it becomes underactive, which is also known as hypothyroidism. The autoimmune thyroid condition, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, causes hypothyroidism as well. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, an enlarged thyroid, fatigue, loose bowels, forgetfulness, depression, sore muscles, dry skin, brittle nails, fluid retention, and for women this can also include frequent miscarriages and an inconsistent menstrual cycle.
What is a poisonous conditon of the thyroid gland?
When the thyroid doesn't produce enough thyroid stimulating hormones it becomes underactive, which is also known as hypothyroidism. Myxedema is a condition associated with hypothyroidism; a decreased production of thyroid stimulating hormones can cause thickening and swelling of the skin. A potentially life-threatening complication of myxedema is myxedema coma, which is associated with severe longstanding hypothyroidism. Myxedema coma is not common, but has been known to be most prevalent in the elderly and in women.Since myxedema coma occurs when a thyroid patient is enduring poorly controlled hypothyroidism other symptoms can include low body temperature, mental changes, swelling in extremities, difficulty breathing, and metabolic blood test abnormalities.
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.
You are 44yr old with periods every 2 weeks and have hypothyroidism is this normal?
Hypothyroidism can cause irregular periods. If you are 44 years old it can also be the beginnings of menopause. It would be best to discuss it with your doctor.
What is the result of hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is a lack of iodine or a specific kind of salt.
