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09-06-2024Hypothyroidism: Symptoms, Causes, Laboratory Tests, Treatment
Hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by an underactive thyroid gland that fails to produce sufficient thyroid hormones to meet the body's needs. Due to the critical role of thyroid hormones in regulating metabolism, this can lead to various health issues. Epidemiology of...
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18-05-2023Hashimoto's disease. Symptoms, Causes, Laboratory Tests, Treatment
Hashimoto's disease, also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the thyroid gland. It is the most common cause of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). The main characteristics of Hashimoto’s...
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08-04-2023Hyperthyroidism. Symptoms, Causes, Lab Tests, Treatment
Hyperthyroidism, also known as an overactive thyroid, is a medical condition that occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormones (T3 and T4). The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. It plays an important role in...