hypothyroidism Flashcards
1
Q
causes
A
hashimotos iodine deficincey 2ry to Rx hyperthyroidism Lithium hypopituarism: tumours, infection etc
2
Q
Hashimoto’s
A
autoimmune inflammation
antithyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO)
initial goitre afterwhich there is atrophy of thyroid gland
3
Q
features
A
weight gain fatigue dry skin course hair, hair loss fluid retention heavy periods constipation
4
Q
mx
A
levthyroxine
synthetic T4 which metabolises to T3 in the body
