Normal Physiology Of The Respiratory System
Health Encyclopedia: Hypothyroidism Complications
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Hypothyroidism carries serious physical and mental risks for all ages. Studies indicate that subtle adverse health effects occur even with subclinical hypothyroidism, a condition in which the patient has no symptoms but blood tests indicate hypothyroidism. Fortunately, hypothyroidism is now easily diagnosed, and treatment will restore normal thyroid function and relieve symptoms and physical signs of the disease. With treatment, a patient should expect to live a normal life, free of...
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