Hypothyroidism
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Hypothyroidism | |
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Classification and external resources | |
Hypothroidism is when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. | |
ICD-10 | E03.9 |
ICD-9 | 244.9 |
DiseasesDB | 6558 |
MedlinePlus | 000353 |
eMedicine | med/1145 |
MeSH | D007037 |
Hypothyroidism is a medical condition. If a person has hypothyroidism, their thyroid gland does not make enough hormones. It can be caused by many factors, but it is more common when a person has insufficient iodine. Severe hypothyroidism in infants can result in cretinism. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include the following: tiredness, headaches, weight gain, dry skin, constipation, and poor concentration.
Symptoms | Signs |
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Fatigue | Dry, coarse skin |
Feeling cold | Cool extremities |
Poor memory and concentration | Myxedema (mucopolysaccharide deposits in the skin) |
Constipation | Hair loss |
Weight gain with poor appetite | Slow pulse rate |
Shortness of breath | Swelling of the limbs |
Hoarse voice | Delayed relaxation of tendon reflexes |
Heavy periods (and later light periods) | Carpal tunnel syndrome |
Abnormal sensation | Pleural effusion, ascites, pericardial effusion |
Poor hearing |
(periorbital bilateral edema)
Can be a sign of different medical disorders including hypothyroidism.