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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 Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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Could a young adult have dementia caused from untreated hypothyroidism?
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I was born optic nerve hypoplasia. My entire adult life TSH has been suppressed, free T4 borderline suppressed, FT-3 normal. Central hypothyroidism?
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Food to be taken for hypothyroid?
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What is secondary hypothyroidism?
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