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HYPOTHYROIDISM Hypothyroidism (Clinical manifestations (Cold intolerance,…
HYPOTHYROIDISM 
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Causes
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Mainly in adult is caused by autoimmune thyroiditis in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland
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Pathophysiology
When thyroid deficiency is present at birth, it is called cretinism
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When the thyroid dysfunction is caused by failure of the pituitary gland the hypothalumus is known as centralhypothyroidism
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Nursing managemnt
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avoid use of hyponotic, sedative and analgesics agents
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