Severe Depression Hypothyroidism
Complications
Hypothyroidism increases the risk for physical and mental problems.
Emergency Conditions
Myxedema Coma. Myxedema coma is a rare, life-threatening complication of untreated hypothyroidism. Symptoms include a severe drop in body temperature (hypothermia), delirium, reduced lung function, slow heart rate, constipation, urine retention, seizures, stupor, fluid build-up, and finally coma. It is uncommon, but may develop in untreated patients subjected to severe stress, such as infection,...
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Hypothyroidism: primary
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Hypothyroidism: Treatment
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Hypothyroidism: Complications
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Hypothyroidism
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Hypothyroidism
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