Acquired hypothyroidism: Introduction Acquired hypothyroidism:
Acquired hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland
makes too little or no thyroid hormone. Acquired hypothyroidism
can be caused by both thyroid disease (primary hypothyroidism)
and hypothalamic-pituitary disease (central hypothyroidism).
More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and
treatments of Acquired hypothyroidism is available below.
Symptoms of Acquired hypothyroidism See full list of 10 symptoms
of Acquired hypothyroidism Treatments for Acquired
hypothyroidism - Treatment of acquired hypothyroidism depends
upon the underlying cause of the problem and the severity of
symptoms. Treatments include: - Observation - mild abnormalities
may resolve without therapy over a few months and tests should
be repeated to monitor - Cessation of drugs that may be causing
the problem - eg lithium, amiodarone - Iodine - for cases
associated with iodine deficiency - more treatments...» Read
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