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ConditionName

Hypothyroidism

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Weakness; Fatigue; ↓Exercise capacity;
Cold intolerance; Weigh gain; Constipation;
Irregular menses; Depression; Hoarseness

PhysicalFindings

Hyporeflexia; 
Bradycardia; 
Dry skin; 
Edema

ClinicalTests

Initial: TSH;
if TSH low : T4, ↓free T3, free t4

RiskFactors

Autoimmunity; 
Thyroid surgery; 
Pituitary dysfunction;
Long lithium use; 
Long iodine use in high dose;
Medication: Amiodarone, iodinated contrast agents, lithium, sulfonylureas;

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

May make migraine worse;
Heart problems;
Nerve injury;
Infertility;
In severe cases, death;
Secondary Raynaud Syndrome;
Anxiety;

ProgressionFromCondition

Dyslipidemia

TreatmentOptions

Diet: 
add iodine (150mcg); 
tyrosine

PharmOptions

levothyroxine

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/endocrine-and-metabolic-disorders/thyroid-disorders/hypothyroidism?query=Hypothyroidism