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Myxedema

Health Encyclopedia: Hypothyroidism

Alternative Names

Myxedema; Adult hypothyroidism

Prevention

There is no prevention for hypothyroidism; however, screening tests in newborns can detect congenital hypothyroidism.

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Health Guide

Hypothyroidism: primary

...activity (hyperthyroidism), such as restlessness, rapid weight loss, heat intolerance, and sweating. Myxedema coma is treated by intravenous thyroid replacement and steroid therapy. Supportive... Read more »

Hypothyroidism

......increased thyroid activity (hyperthyroidism) such as restlessness, rapid weight loss, and sweating. Myxedema coma is a medical emergency that occurs when the body's level of thyroid hormones... Read more »

Hypothyroidism: secondary

...required. However, surgery may not cure the hypothyroidism, and thyroid replacement will still be needed. Myxedema coma is treated by intravenous (IV) thyroid replacement and steroid therapy.... Read more »

Antithyroglobulin antibody

... Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Hypothyroidism Thyroid carcinoma Myxedema Grave's disease Type 1 diabetes Pregnant women and relatives of... Read more »

Drug-induced hypothyroidism

...normal state is usual. However, hypothyroidism will return if the replacement therapy is not continued. Myxedema coma can result in death. Complications Myxedema coma, the most severe... Read more »

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