Saturday, 27 October 2018

Hypothyroidism



Primary hypothyroidism is due to autoimmune disease (Hashimoto’s disease) in which the body produces antibodies against the thyroid gland. Possible causes are:
  • Congenital- poor production of thyroid gland.
  • Enzymes defect in thyroid gland.
  • Dietary iodine deficieny
  • Surgical removal of thyroid gland.
  • Over treatment with antithyroid medicine.
  • Radioactive iodine therapy.
  • Lithium and amiodarone.

Secondary hypothyroidism results from an underproduction of thyroid hormones characterized by deficient thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) stimulation by pituitary gland.


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