A case of myxedema after prolonged iodide ingestion is reported in detail. The relevant literature is reviewed. It is believed that the syndrome is primarily caused by prolonged block of thyroid ...

In 593 of these the state of thyroid function could be established by criteria other than the radioiodine study. Thirty patients had spontaneous myxedema, 70 were considered to be hyperthyroid ...

PMDD symptoms overlap with hypothyroidism Le'Nise Brothers If left untreated for years, low thyroid hormones could, in rare instances, increase the risk of a myxedema coma. Between 15 and 20% of ...

The thyroid gland primarily secretes two hormones, thyroxine and triiodothyronine, commonly known as T4 and T3.

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MDSkin, hair, and nail changes like thyroid rash are common when hormonal imbalances are caused by thyroid disease or its treatment. The thyroid is a ...