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Secondary hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces insufficient hormones due to a problem with the pituitary gland, which fails to produce adequate thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). This can result from various factors, including tumors, trauma, or other diseases affecting the pituitary. Unlike primary hypothyroidism, where the issue originates in the thyroid itself, secondary hypothyroidism indicates that the pituitary gland's dysfunction is the root cause of low thyroid hormone levels. Diagnosis typically involves assessing TSH and thyroid hormone levels, along with imaging studies if necessary.
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What is the difference between primary and secondary hypothyroidism.?
Primary hypothyroidism is caused by a deficiency in the thyroid itself. Secondary hypothyroidism is caused by an "outside" influence, usually a medication that causes the thyroid to not secrete the necessary hormones or an insufficient quantity, or may be caused by a primary disease process that in turn affects the thyroid gland. Sometimes secondary hypothyroidism is caused by the treatments for cancer, for example.
What diseases are associated with the pituitary gland?
Three that come to mind are acromegaly, pituitary adenoma, and secondary 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.
What is extreme hypothyroidism in infancy and childhood called?
Hypothyroidism. (or congenital hypothyroidism)
Does hypothyroidism increase abdominal distensions?
Yes. I have hypothyroidism and i look 9 mos pregnant now! :(
Is their a diet for hypothyroidism with heart disease?
Suggest a diet for hypothyroidism patient with chronic heart disease.
