Hypothyroidism (Cretinism or Myxedema)

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Undersecretion of hormones by the thyroid gland

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Hypothyroidism (cretinism or Myxedema)

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the aquired form

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Myxedema

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the congenital form

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Cretinism

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Insufficient quantity of thyroid tissue or loss of function thyroid tissue – loss of functional thyroid tissue may be iatrogenic: often is idiopathic but is suspected to be an autoimmune disorder

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Etiology of Hypothyroidism

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Newborns may exhibit constipation and feeling problems, sleep too much – retarded growth, delay of secondary sex characteristics, impaired intelligence

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Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

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Onset in adult is often

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Insidious

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fatigue, muscle cramps, menorrhagia (heavy period)

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Initial adult symptoms include

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may exhibit expressionless face and sparse hair

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Advanced cases

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Complete array of signs and symptoms – Radioimmunoassay can reveal low hormone levels

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Diagnosis for Hypothyroidism

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Hormone replacement therapy

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Treatment for Hypothyroidism