Hypothyroidism Flashcards
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Name the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism
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Weight gain Intolerance to cold Tired and constipated Menorrhagia Bradycardia Puffy face
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What is hypothyroidism?
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The body doesn’t have enough thyroid hormone possibly due to an autoimmune or following treatment for hyperthyroidism
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How would you treat hypothyroidism?
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Lifelong hormone replacement therapy.
There is high levels of TSH and low or normal free T3 and T4
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Name some of the causes of hypothyroidism
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Autoimmune Hashimoto's thyroiditis Iodine deficiency Genetic defect Post surgery or irradiation
