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Hypothyroidism
Classification and external resources
The thyroid gland located within the neck
Hypothroidism is when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone.
ICD-10E03.9
ICD-9244.9
DiseasesDB6558
MedlinePlus000353
eMedicinemed/1145
MeSHD007037

Hypothyroidism is a medical condition. If a person has hypothyroidism, their thyroid gland does not make enough hormones. It can be caused by many factors, but it is more common when a person has insufficient iodine. Severe hypothyroidism in infants can result in cretinism.Symptoms of hypothyroidism include the following: tiredness, headaches, weight gain, dry skin, constipation, and poor concentration.

Symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism.
SymptomsSigns
FatigueDry, coarse skin
Feeling coldCool extremities
Poor memory and concentrationMyxedema (mucopolysaccharide deposits in the skin)
ConstipationHair loss
Weight gain with poor appetiteSlow pulse rate
Shortness of breathSwelling of the limbs
Hoarse voiceDelayed relaxation of tendon reflexes
Heavy periods (and later light periods)Carpal tunnel syndrome
Abnormal sensationPleural effusion, ascites, pericardial effusion
Poor hearing
Eye bags
(periorbital bilateral edema)

Can be a sign of different medical disorders including hypothyroidism.


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