Question 1

what can cause hypothyroidism?

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Autoimmune, surgery: The most common cause is autoimmune thyroid disease, that is, the body makes antibodies against the thyroid. Thyroid surgery can cause it too. So can radiation therapy to the neck. Meds like amiodarone and some chemo can, too.

Question 2

what's the primary cause of hypothyroidism?

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Several: But the most common is thyroid inflammation which damages the thyroid's ability to make sufficient hormone. Luckily, it's easy to diagnose and treat with brand name T4 replacement and it's like you never had a problem in the first place. See your doctor.

Question 3

can hypothyroidism cause migraines?

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Probably not: I can't think of any relationship between the two.

Question 4

can hypothyroidism cause dizziness?

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It can, but rarely: Luckily, hypothyroidism is easily treated with the correct dose of brand name T4 replacement. Check w/your doctor.

Question 5

how does hypothyroidism cause siadh?

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Likely complex...: Thyroid hormones have complex interactions with many parts of the whole body. Hypothyroidism can lead to hyponatremia or to both SIADH + hyponatremia. Being low in thyroid hormone can somehow lead to the release of anti-diuretic hormone from the pituitary gland, so one gets SIADH and the accompanying excess water in the body.

Question 6

can low ferritin cause hypothyroidism?

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No: Low ferritin suggests iron-deficiency, which can have some of the same symptoms as low thyroid.  But neither iron levels or ferritin would directly affect the thyroid.  Hypothyroidism is usually caused by autoimmunity, where the immune system makes antibodies targeting one's own proteins.  If those antibodies target thyroid proteins, hypothyroidism can result.

Question 7

why does hypothyroidism cause myxedema?

Accepted Answer

Myxedema: If your thyroid gland is not working you will not make any thyroid hormones and will develop myxedema.

That should never happen because as soon as that diagnosis is made you should be on thyroid hormone replacement.

Question 8

does hypothyroidism cause cardiomyopathy?

Accepted Answer

No: It doesn't cause cardiomyopathy!

Question 9

can hypothyroidism cause men to be sterile?

Accepted Answer

No: Hypothyroidism by itself won't cause that but related medical conditions that may or may not exist with hypothyroidism may affect fertility.

Question 10

can hypothyroidism cause people to hallucinate?

Accepted Answer

Possible: In severe cases, this is possible. If your free thyroid hormones are normal, then the thyroid is not the cause.

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