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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. Myxedema psychosis - Wikipedia

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   Myxedema psychosis is a relatively uncommon consequence of hypothyroidism, such as in Hashimoto's thyroiditis or in patients who have had the thyroid surgically removed and are not taking thyroxine. A chronically under-active thyroid can lead to slowly progressive dementia , delirium , and in extreme cases to hallucinations , coma , or ...

4. Thyroid disease - Wikipedia

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   Certain medications can have the unintended side effect of affecting thyroid function. While some medications can lead to significant hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism and those at risk will need to be carefully monitored, some medications may affect thyroid hormone lab tests without causing any symptoms or clinical changes, and may not require treatment.

5. 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 ...

6. 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 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 person's ...

7. Iodine deficiency - Wikipedia

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   A low amount of thyroxine (one of the two thyroid hormones) in the blood, due to lack of dietary iodine to make it, gives rise to high levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which stimulates the thyroid gland to increase many biochemical processes; the cellular growth and proliferation can result in the characteristic swelling or hyperplasia of the thyroid gland, or goiter.

8. 5 Uses for DHEA Supplements for Men, From Depression to ...

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   Depression. DHEA levels are lower in those with depression, so supplementation may help.. A 2005 placebo-controlled study looked at men and women aged 45 to 65 with midlife-onset major or minor ...

9. Lessons in Awkwardness: Is Social Media Making Kids Grow Up ...

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   Is social media making kids grow up too fast, or not fast enough? Experts like Jonathan Haidt weigh in. ... “My daughter had a nine-year-old friend over this week who was wearing mascara, and I ...