Hypothyroidism – Edapt – lecture summary (1).pdf
Hypothyroidism – Edapt – lecture summary (1).pdf
Hypothyroidism – Edapt – lecture summary (1).pdf
Hypothyroidism –
Edapt – lecture
summary
Hypothyroidism – Edapt – lecture summary (1).pdf
Hypothyroidism – Edapt – lecture summary (1).pdf
Hypothyroidism – Edapt – lecture summary (1).pdf
, Hypothyroidism Script.pdf Hypothyroidism Script.pdf Hypothyroidism Script.pdf
Definition Hypothyroidism is the condition of decreased thyroid hormone production
leading to a generalized slowing of metabolic processes.
It can be primary, due to thyroid gland dysfunction, or secondary, due to
pituitary or hypothalamic dysfunction
Etiology The most common cause in iodine-sufficient regions is autoimmune
hypothyroidism, or Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Other causes include prior radioactive iodine therapy, thyroidectomy, and
medications like amiodarone or lithium.
Central hypothyroidism can occur due to pituitary or hypothalamic
dysfunction
Epidemiology Hypothyroidism is more common in women, and the risk increases with age,
usually presenting between 30 and 40 years old.
Subclinical hypothyroidism is also common in older women.
Hypothyroidism Script.pdf Hypothyroidism Script.pdf Hypothyroidism Script.pdf
Hypothyroidism – Edapt – lecture summary (1).pdf
Hypothyroidism – Edapt – lecture summary (1).pdf
Hypothyroidism –
Edapt – lecture
summary
Hypothyroidism – Edapt – lecture summary (1).pdf
Hypothyroidism – Edapt – lecture summary (1).pdf
Hypothyroidism – Edapt – lecture summary (1).pdf
, Hypothyroidism Script.pdf Hypothyroidism Script.pdf Hypothyroidism Script.pdf
Definition Hypothyroidism is the condition of decreased thyroid hormone production
leading to a generalized slowing of metabolic processes.
It can be primary, due to thyroid gland dysfunction, or secondary, due to
pituitary or hypothalamic dysfunction
Etiology The most common cause in iodine-sufficient regions is autoimmune
hypothyroidism, or Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Other causes include prior radioactive iodine therapy, thyroidectomy, and
medications like amiodarone or lithium.
Central hypothyroidism can occur due to pituitary or hypothalamic
dysfunction
Epidemiology Hypothyroidism is more common in women, and the risk increases with age,
usually presenting between 30 and 40 years old.
Subclinical hypothyroidism is also common in older women.
Hypothyroidism Script.pdf Hypothyroidism Script.pdf Hypothyroidism Script.pdf
