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Hypothyroidism    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Myxedema; Adult hypothyroidism

Symptoms

Early symptoms:

Late symptoms:

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Signs and Tests

A physical examination reveals delayed relaxation of muscles during tests of reflexes. Pale, yellow skin, loss of the outer edge of the eyebrows, thin and brittle hair, coarse facial features, brittle nails, firm swelling of the arms and legs, and mental slowing may be noted. Vital signs may reveal slow heart rate, low blood pressure, and low temperature.

A chest X-ray may reveal an enlarged heart.

Laboratory tests to determine thyroid function include:

Additional laboratory abnormalities may include:

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