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Hypothyroidism is typically treated by taking daily thyroid medication, which is prescribed by a physician. Currently, there is no known cure. However, taking daily thyroid medication can improve overall quality of life while managing this condition.

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What is hypothyroidism and how can it be treated?

Hypothyroidism is a under active thyroid gland. That means it does not make enough hormones from that gland to keep the body running normally. There is no cure so they can only manage the symptoms and severity of the disease.


What health concerns are related to a hypothroidism diet?

Hypothyroidism may be caused by many different things. A hypothyroidism diet may not be all you need to try to cure your hypothyroidism. Things such as thyroid cancer and thyroid hormone replacement complicate your diet needs. You should contact your physician to see what is right for you.


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 do you take for hypothyroidism if you can't take iodine a allergy to a life requirement may be fatal but I am not dead yet Can anyone help me?

Iodine helps thyroid function nutritionally, it is not a cure for clinical hypothyroidism which require replacement thyroid hormones. You should see your doctor if you are hypothyroid, it can worsen and cause other conditions including goiter, high cholesterol, fatigue and fibromyalgia symptoms.


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! :(

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