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Hypothyroidism (adult)

Hypothyroidism (adult)

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Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not secrete enough of the thyroid hormones. Symptoms include cold intolerance, constipation, and fatigue.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Thyroid diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Common
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Neck (front)

Symptoms

Neck strain

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Hypothyroidism (adult)
Liothyronine
4.8
6 reviews
Armour thyroid
Levoxyl
NP thyroid
Cytomel
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Tests

Free and total testosterone
Fasting blood sugar
Cortisol level
Complete blood count
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