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Conditions›Endocrine disorders›Thyroid diseases›Hypothyroidism (adult)

Hypothyroidism (adult)

Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not secrete enough of the thyroid hormones. Symptoms include cold intolerance, constipation, and fatigue.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Is a type of:Thyroid diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

Common	Extremely rare	Very rare	Rare	Common	Very common
Baby0-2				Common
Preteen6-13				Common
Teenager14-18					Very common
Young adult19-40					Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60					Very common

Body locations

Neck (front)

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Hypothyroidism (adult)

Thyroxine and liothyronine

Desiccated thyroid

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Tests

Free and total testosterone

Fasting blood sugar

Complete blood count

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