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2. Hypothyroidism - Wikipedia

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   Hypothyroidism (also called underactive thyroid, low thyroid or hypothyreosis) is a disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. [3] It can cause a number of symptoms, such as poor ability to tolerate cold , extreme fatigue, muscle aches , constipation , slow heart rate , depression , and ...

3. Common thyroid drug levothyroxine linked to bone mass loss - AOL

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   The thyroid is found in the neck, and is responsible for producing hormones that in turn play a role in metabolism, growth and development in children, temperature regulation and in the ...

4. Thyroid disease - Wikipedia

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   Thyroid disease is a medical condition that affects the function of the thyroid gland.The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck and produces thyroid hormones [1] that travel through the blood to help regulate many other organs, meaning that it is an endocrine organ.

5. From weight loss to irregular periods, these are the signs of ...

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   We need thyroid hormone for all sorts of essential metabolic processes — it helps your body to convert food into energy, regulate body temperature, and make sure your organs are functioning at ...

6. Thyroid hormones - Wikipedia

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   If there is a deficiency of dietary iodine, the thyroid will not be able to make thyroid hormones. [57] The lack of thyroid hormones will lead to decreased negative feedback on the pituitary, leading to increased production of thyroid-stimulating hormone , which causes the thyroid to enlarge (the resulting medical condition is called endemic ...

7. Hashimoto's thyroiditis - Wikipedia

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   Hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto's thyroiditis is treated with thyroid hormone replacement agents such as levothyroxine (LT 4), liothyronine (LT 3), or desiccated thyroid extract (T 4 +T 3). A tablet or liquid taken once a day generally keeps the thyroid hormone levels normal. In most cases, the treatment needs to be taken for the rest of the ...