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endocrine glands, hypothyroidism, brain-thyroid link, thyroid gland, myxedema, adult hypothyroidism, hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone, thyroid gland, in the front, the neck just below the larynx, secretes hormones that control metabolism, hormones, thyroxine, t4, triiodothyronine, t3, secretion of t3, t4, controlled by the pituitary gland, hypothalamus, is part, the brain, thyroid disorders, result not only from defects, in the thyroid gland, from abnormalities, the pituitary, hypothalamus, hypothyroidism, underactivity, the thyroid gland, a variety of symptoms, affect all body functions, body's normal rate of functioning slows, causing mental, physical sluggishness, from mild to severe, the most severe form, myxedema, medical emergency, most common cause of hypothyroidism is hashimoto's thyroiditis, a disease, the thyroid gland, body's immune system attacks the gland, the pituitary gland to secrete a hormone to stimulate the thyroid gland, secondary hypothyroidism, less common cause of hypothyroidism, congenital defects, surgical removal, the thyroid gland, irradiation, the gland, inflammatory conditions, risk factors include age over 50 years, female gender, obesity, thyroid surgery, exposure, the neck to x-ray, radiation treatments, early symptoms, weakness, fatigue, cold intolerance, constipation, weight gain, unintentional, depression, joint, muscle pain, thin, brittle fingernails, thin, brittle hair, paleness, late symptoms, slow speech, dry flaky skin, thickening, the skin, puffy face, hands, feet, decreased taste, smell, thinning of eyebrows, hoarseness, abnormal menstrual periods, additional symptoms that associated, overall swelling, muscle spasms, cramps, muscle pain, muscle atrophy, uncoordinated movement, absent menstruation, joint stiffness, dry hair, hair loss, facial swelling, drowsiness, appetite loss, ankle, feet, leg swelling, short stature, separated sutures, delayed formation, absence of teeth, a physical examination reveals delayed relaxation of muscles, tests of reflexes, pale, yellow skin, loss, the outer edge, the eyebrows, thin, brittle hair, coarse facial features, brittle nails, firm swelling, the arms, legs, mental slowing noted, vital signs, reveal slow heart rate, low blood pressure, low temperature, a chest x-ray, reveal an enlarged heart, laboratory tests, thyroid function, t4 test, serum tsh, high in primary hypothyroidism, low-normal in secondary hypothyroidism, additional laboratory abnormalities, increased cholesterol levels, increased liver enzymes, increased serum prolactin, low serum sodium, a complete blood count, cbc, anemia, purpose of treatment, replace the deficient thyroid hormone, levothyroxine, most commonly used medication, lowest dose effective in relieving symptoms, normalizing the tsh is used, life-long therapy is needed, medication must be continued, symptoms subside, thyroid hormone levels, monitored yearly after a stable dose of medication is determined, after replacement therapy has begun, report any symptoms of increased thyroid activity, hyperthyroidism, restlessness, rapid weight loss, sweating, myxedema coma, medical emergency that occurs, the body's level of thyroid hormones becomes extremely low, intravenous thyroid replacement, steroid therapy, supportive therapy of oxygen, assisted ventilation, fluid replacement, intensive-care nursing indicated, normal state is usual, life-long medication is needed, myxedema coma, result in death, myxedema coma, most severe form of hypothyroidism, rare, an infection, illness, exposure to cold, certain medications in an individual, untreated hypothyroidism, signs of myxedema coma include unresponsiveness, decreased breathing, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, below normal temperature, complications, heart disease, increased risk of infection, infertility, miscarriage, signs of hypothyroidism, myxedema, chest pain, rapid heart beat occur, infection occurs, symptoms worsen, not improve, new symptoms develop, no prevention, hypothyroidism, screening tests in newborns, detect congenital hypothyroidism.