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{{Infobox disease
| Name = Hypothyroidism
| Image = Thyroide.jpg
| Alt = The thyroid gland located within the neck
| Caption = Hypothroidism is when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone.
| DiseasesDB = 6558
| ICD10 = {{ICD10|E|03|9|e|00}}
| ICD9 = {{ICD9|244.9}}
| MedlinePlus = 000353
| eMedicineSubj = med
| eMedicineTopic = 1145
| MeshID = D007037
}}
'''Hypothyroidism''' is a [[medical condition]]. If a person has hypothyroidism, their [[thyroid gland]] does not make enough [[hormones]]. It can be caused by many factors, but it is more common when a person has insufficient [[iodine]]. Severe hypothyroidism in [[infants]] can result in [[cretinism]].
Symptoms of hypothyroidism include the following: tiredness, headaches, weight gain, dry skin, constipation, and poor concentration.
[[File:Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism.png|thumb|300px|Symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism.]]
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! Symptoms
! Signs
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| [[Fatigue (medical)|Fatigue]]
| Dry, coarse skin
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| Feeling cold
| Cool extremities
|-
| Poor memory and concentration
| [[Myxedema]] ([[mucopolysaccharide]] deposits in the skin)
|-
| [[Constipation]]
| [[Alopecia|Hair loss]]
|-
| Weight gain with poor appetite
| [[Bradycardia|Slow pulse rate]]
|-
| [[Dyspnea|Shortness of breath]]
| [[edema|Swelling]] of the limbs
|-
| [[Dysphonia|Hoarse voice]]
| Delayed relaxation of [[tendon reflex]]es
|-
| [[Menorrhagia|Heavy period]]s (and later [[oligomenorrhea|light periods]])
| [[Carpal tunnel syndrome]]
|-
| [[Paresthesia|Abnormal sensation]]
| [[Pleural effusion]], [[ascites]], [[pericardial effusion]]
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| Poor hearing
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|}
[[File:Eye bags.png|thumb|left|<center>'''Eye bags'''<br><small>(periorbital bilateral edema)</small></center><br>Can be a sign of different medical disorders including hypothyroidism.]]
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==References==
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[[Category:Diseases]]
[[Category:Endocrine system]]
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