Hypothyroidism is a clinical disorder commonly encountered by the primary care physician.
Untreated hypothyroidism can contribute to hypertension, dyslipidaemia, infertility, cognitive …

Thyroid hormone deficiency can have important repercussions. Treatment with thyroid
hormone in replacement doses is essential in patients with hypothyroidism. In this review …

Background: A number of recent advances in our understanding of thyroid physiology may
shed light on why some patients feel unwell while taking levothyroxine monotherapy. The …

Hypothyroidism denotes deficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland and
can be primary (abnormality in thyroid gland itself) or secondary/central (as a result of …

Thyroid emergencies are rare, life-threatening conditions resulting from either severe
deficiency of thyroid hormones (myxedema coma) or, by contrast, decompensated …

Background: Myxedema coma is a life-threatening and emergency presentation of
hypothyroidism. However, the clinical features and outcomes of this condition have been …

Myxedema crisis is a severe life threatening form of decompensated hypothyroidism which
is associated with a high mortality rate. Infections and discontinuation of thyroid supplements …

INTRODUCTION: Hypothyroidism has long been known for its effects on different organ
systems, leading to hypometabolism. However, subclinical hypothyroidism, its most …

Hypothermia refers to a situation where there is a drop in body core temperature below 35°
C. It is a potentially fatal condition. In forensic medicine and pathology, cases of hypothermia …

Background With the easy availability of thyroid hormone assays, thyroid disorders are now
recognised even in a subclinical state. However, patients are still seen with advanced …