Hypothyroidism

Question 1

Describe (6)

Answer 1

common thyroid disorder, dif prod of hormones

t3/t4 triiodothyroxine and thyrooxine

Most common cause hashmitos thyroiditis

infl caused IS

Attacks tg with anti thyroid globuline ab causes atrophy

, i2 def 2nd most common cause, need to prod hormone

Question 2

Signs (5)

Answer 2

Dry coarse skin, depression weight gain

constipation, voice change, hypertension

most risk: history, treatment 4 previous

radiotherapy and lithium decreases prod

affects 30 or MA

Question 3

Diagnosis (3)

Answer 3

Conc of tsf elv in conc

test t4, low levels if suspected

elevated cholesterol

Question 4

Treatment (7)

Answer 4

Positive, can be controlled

Allows for healthy life

Issue: inc chance of osteoperosis + atrial filtration

PW analyise conc of h for 4-6w

Levothyroxine for pw, but may inc CDR in over 65

low-mild: low level thyroxine

to prevent: no way, sedentary life = lower thyroxine