Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a decreased activity of the thyroid gland which may affect many body functions. The rate of metabolism slows causing mental and physical sluggishness. The most severe form of hypothyroidism is myxedema coma, which is a rare medical emergency.
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Review Date:
7/4/2011 Reviewed By: Harvey Simon, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital. |
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