Hypothyroidism

Overview

Hypothyroidism is inadequate thyroid hormone production, often autoimmune (Hashimoto).

Symptoms

• •Fatigue
• •Weight gain
• •Cold intolerance
• •Dry skin

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓TSH ↑, fT4 ↓
• ✓Anti-TPO
• ✓Ultrasound (goiter)

Treatments

• →Levothyroxine
• →Target TSH 0.5-2.5
• →Annual monitoring

Risk Factors