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 | Overview |
| | The located in the lower front of the neck, produces hormones that are extremely important for the regulation of the When the thyroid gland is unable to produce sufficient amounts of these hormones - thyroxine (T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3) - then a large number of problems arise in all of the body's systems due to the decrease in the is more common among elderly people, especially women, and affects 1.5 to 2 per cent of people over the age of 60 years. However, the condition also occurs in younger patients. |
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 | Causes |
| | The main causes of are: of the thyroid gland, also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis. In autoimmune conditions the body's immune system seems to turn against some of its own tissues. to the thyroid gland or from radioactive iodine treatment, both of which are used to treat overactivity of the thyroid gland. development of the thyroid gland. with certain medicines such as propylthiouracil, carbimazole, amiodarone and lithium. for example in some cough syrups or excessive amounts of dietary supplements made from or containing kelp.
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 | Symptoms |
| | Decreased can affect every organ of the body including brain, heart, skin, intestine and muscles. Symptoms tend to appear gradually over a long period of time. For this reason, decreased in the elderly is often mistaken for changes that take place naturally with age. Typical symptoms of are: |
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