Hypothyroidism

Question 1

Untreated congenital hypothyroidism is referred to as is called?

Answer 1

Cretinism

Question 2

Primary hypothyroidism

Answer 2

Results from reduced functional thyroid tissue mass or impaired hormonal synthesis or release (e.g., iodine deficiency, loss of thyroid tissue, autoimmune thyroiditis).

Question 3

Secondary hypothyroidism

Answer 3

(Which accounts for a small percentage of all cases of hypothyroidism) occurs as a result of inadequate stimulation of the gland because of pituitary disease

Question 4

Hypothyroidism is more common in men or women?

Answer 4

Women are 10 times more likely than men to have hypothyroidism.

More than 10% of women over age 65 and 15% over age 70 are diagnosed with this disorder.

Risk factors include surgical removal of the thyroid gland, external irradiation, and some medications (e.g., lithium, amiodarone).

Question 5

Sx

Answer 5

intolerance to cold

excessive fatigue and drowsiness

headaches

weight gain

Myxedema

Ichthyosis