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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Decreased triiodothyronine level
  • Thyroxine decreased

Causes Overview Articles

Hypothyroidism
The thyroid gland, located in the front of the neck just below the larynx, secretes hormones that control metabolism. These hormones are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3. The secretion of T3 and T4 is controlled by the pituitary gland and t...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 12, 2007
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism, or a condition of insufficient thyroid hormone in the body, develops when the thyroid gland fails to produce or secrete as much thyroxine (T 4 ) and triiodothyronine (T 3 ) as the body needs. Because T 4 regulates such essential fu...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is the condition that reflects decreased concentrations of thyroid hormones, due to any cause. The resulting hypometabolic state causes decreased heat production and generally slows many of the bodies' processes. Its prevalence is 1...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, develops when the thyroid gland fails to produce or secrete as much thyroxine (T 4 ) and triiodothyonine (T 3 ) as the body needs. Because these thyroid hormones regulate such essential functions as heart ra...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, develops when the thyroid gland fails to produce or secrete as much thyroxine (T 4 ) as the body needs. Because T 4 regulates such essential functions as heart rate, digestion, physical growth, and mental de...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Chronic thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease)
Chronic thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland that frequently results in hypothyroidism (lowered thyroid function.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 12, 2006
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Detailed information on Hashimoto's thyroiditis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Thyroid gland removal
Thyroid gland removal is surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. Total thyroidectomy removes the entire gland; Subtotal or partial thyroidectomy removes part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system and plays a major role in regulating the body's metabolism.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 16, 2006
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