Hypothyroid describes a condition in which the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone. It can be caused by a sluggish thyroid or as a symptom of autoimmune thyroid disease. Sometimes women experience hypothyroidism as a result of pregnancy.
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- Endocrineweb - Hypothyroidism Thorough overview includes symptoms, dangers, diagnosis, and treatment of hypothyroidism. Written by doctors for patients.
- WebMD - Hypothyroidism Find an overview on the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of this disorder.
- Hypothyroidism or Low Metabolism Indications for treatment, complications, and conditions caused by the disease.
- The Merck Manual - Hypothyroidism A look at myxedema including signs, symptoms, diagnosis, laboratory evaluation, and treatment.
- Dr Lam - Hypothyroidism Physician site covering the basics. Includes causes, risks, associated disease, symptoms, standard laboratory tests, reference ranges, Free T3 and Free T4.
- Hypothyroidism (Myxedema) HealthWorld Online provides signs, symptoms, and discusses alternative therapies for low thyroid function.
- eMedicine - Hypothyroidism Article by Philip R Orlander, MD. Containing background, pathophysiology, symptoms, differentials, and clinical findings.
- Treatment of Hypothyroidism Covers the etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, replacement or intravenous therapy, and conditions that cause an increase in serum binding proteins. From American Family Physician.
- MedicineNet - Hypothyroidism Description, causes, symptoms, and treatment. Includes information about secondary hypothyroidism which is related to an abnormality in the pituitary gland.