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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for hypothyroidism
  1. Hypothyroidism (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, happens when your thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormones to meet your body's needs. ...
  2. Thyroid Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs Hypothyroidism, which happens when your thyroid gland does not ...
  3. Hyperthyroidism (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... if people who take thyroid hormone medicine for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) take too much of it. Who ... everyone who has radioactive iodine treatment later develops hypothyroidism. This is because the thyroid hormone-producing cells ...
  4. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... your body. Examples include an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), pregnancy and menopause. Problems with the way your ...
  5. Joint Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are joints? Your joints are places where two or more bones come together. Your shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and knuckles are all joints. Your ...
  6. Newborn Screening (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your newborn infant has screening tests before leaving the hospital. There may be different tests depending on the state where you live. They include: Tests ...
  7. Peripheral Nerve Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are peripheral nerves? Nerves are like wires that carry messages back and forth between your brain and your body. Your peripheral nerves branch off ...
  8. Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Low thyroid function. This problem also is called hypothyroidism. The thyroid is a gland that makes hormones ...
  9. Thyroid Tests (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cause of thyroid diseases such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Thyroid tests include blood tests and imaging tests. ...
  10. Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems (National Library of Medicine)  
    It can be scary when your baby is sick, especially when it is not an everyday problem like a cold or a fever. You may not know whether the problem is serious ...