HYPOTHYROIDISM

🔅DEFINATION :

it is due to hyposecretion of T3 and T4 hormone and it is characterized by (deceased basal metabolic rate of body

🔅 CAUSES

• Tumor of thyroid gland

• Deficiency of TSH

• Iodine

• Hashi moto's disease

• Graves disease

🔅 CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

• Anorexia

• Fatigue

• Protrusion of tongue

• Puffiness of face

• Dry skin

• Peri orbital of edema

🔅 DIAGNOSIS EVALUATION

• History collection

• Physical examination

• Thyroid function test

• Thyroid scan - x - ray ,CT - scan ,MRI

🔅 MANAGEMENT

1.Medical management

• Levothyroxine – main treatment to replace thyroid hormone.

• Regular thyroid function tests to adjust dose.

• Balanced diet and adequate iodine intake.

  
  

2. Surgical Management 🏥

• Surgery is rarely required in hypothyroidism.

• If hypothyroidism is caused by large goiter or thyroid tumor, Thyroidectomy may be done.

  
  

🔅 HEALTH EDUCATION

• Take medicine regularly such as Levothyroxine as prescribed. 💊

• Do not stop medicine suddenly without doctor advice.

• Regular thyroid check-up and blood tests are necessary. 🧪

• Eat balanced diet with adequate iodine. 🥗

• Avoid cold exposure and keep body warm.

• Maintain proper body weight and do light exercise. 🚶

• Report symptoms like excessive weakness, swelling, or slow heartbeat to the doctor.