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Thyroid And Cholesterol
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I recently saw a young woman in my clinic that was referred for treatment of a severely abnormal lipid profile. Her total cholesterol was very high at greater then 270mg/dl, and in particular her LDL was quite elevated and her HDL was marginally low. She had no prior medical issues, and her family history was quite unremarkable.
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Chronic thyroiditis (Hashimotos disease)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hashimoto's thyroiditis; Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis; Autoimmune thyroiditisSymptomsConstipationDifficulty concentrating or thinkingDry... Read more »
Thyroid Hormone Linked to Heart Disease
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Even so-called normal levels of the thyroid hormone known as thyrotropin may be putting women at risk for heart disease. New... Read more »
Hypothyroidism
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Myxedema; Adult hypothyroidismSymptomsEarly symptoms:Being more sensitive to coldConstipationDepressionFatigue or feeling slowed downHeavier... Read more »
Hypothyroidism: secondary
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pituitary hypothyroidism Symptoms Early symptoms: Weakness Fatigue Cold intolerance ... Read more »
Hypothyroidism: primary
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism also occur with a number of other conditions and problems. Primary hypothyroidism affects the whole body and... Read more »
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