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hypothyroidism - Coggle Diagram
hypothyroidism
clinical manifestations/ symptoms and complications
myxedematous involvement of body tissues
weakness
fatigue
weight gain
loss of appetite
cold intolerance
coarse and brittle hair
puffy face
constipation
bradycardia
etiology and risk factors
destruction or dysfunction of the thyroid gland
secondary to impaired pituitary function
tertiary to hypothalamic disfunction
hashimoto thyroiditis- autoimmune disorder
diagnostics
low serum t4
elevated TSH
treatment
thyroid replacement of T3 and T4
monitoring of serum TSH levels to determine adequate treatment
pathophysiology/ causes
causes by slowing down of metabolic processes and myxedema or it may be congenital from birth