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| | Hypothyroidism |
 | | Permanent hypothyroidism is the therapeutic goal of treatment with iodine-131. | | | A correlation of clinical and hemodynamic studies in patients with hypoThyroidism. | | | One of the most obvious manifestations of hypothyroidism is the delayed relaxation of deep tendon reflexes. |
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| | THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 2, Ch. 8, Thyroid Disorders |
| | Women with hypothyroidism often develop menorrhagia, in contrast to the hypomenorrhea of hyperthyroidism. | | | Hypothyroidism during overtreatment with propylthiouracil, methimazole, and iodide usually abates after therapy ends. | | | The second most common form is posttherapeutic hypothyroidism, especially after radioactive iodine therapy or surgery for hyperthyroidism. |
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| | Canine Hypothyroidism: Frequently Asked Questions / Diagnosing and Treating Underactive Thyroid Problems in Dogs / ... |
| | Your veterinarian will be looking for clinical signs of hypothyroidism during a thorough physical examination of the dog, and will ask questions about your dog’s health and behavior. | | | With regularly scheduled check-ups to ensure correct dosage, your dog should be mostly symptom-free for the rest of his or her life. | | | You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician or health practitioner before starting a new treatment program. |
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http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/dog-hypo.htm
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| | Hypothyroidism - Mesa Veterinary Hospital |
| | Skin lesions are a frequent component of hypothyroidism and include hair loss, skin infections, and skin thickening. | | | Animals may experience behavior changes and mental dullness. | | | Dr. Moeller comes to Mesa after completing a year-long internship at Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona, where she focused on small animal medicine and surgery. |
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http://www.mesavet.com/library/hypothyroidism.htm
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| | Hypothyroidism |
| | This rare, life-threatening condition is the result of long-term, undiagnosed hypothyroidism. | | | People with hypothyroidism need to take medication for the rest of their lives. | | | You'll also need to see your doctor for periodic testing of your thyroid function if you've had previous thyroid surgery, treatment with radioactive iodine or anti-thyroid medications, or radiation therapy to your head, neck or upper chest. |
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| | SiriusDog.com - Hypothyroidism |
| | Testing for hypothyroidism is an area of much confusion and controversy among clinicians and researchers alike, in that affected dogs do not necessarily exhibit clinical signs of the disease. | | | Without evil intent to mess up the gene pool of your breed, to conduct such breeding is ignorant, or worse yet, stupid if you have already been informed. | | | Both authors take a hard line approach at this point: If you have not tested your dogs for proper thyroid function, you have no business breeding them. |
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http://siriusdog.com/articles/thyroid-thyroxin-t4-t3-dog.htm
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| | Hypothyroidism |
| | Some studies are showing that treating subclinical hypothyroidism improves cholesterol level and may improve other heart functions, including blood pressure and heart rate. | | | By the end of five years, about 65% of treated patients have developed hypothyroidism, after the rate of this condition levels off to about 1% a year. | | | Patients with hypothyroidism usually receive life-long levothyroxine therapy. |
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| | Hypothyroidism |
| | One classical finding in hypothyroid dogs is a thickening of some tissues, especially of the face and head. | | | Often an improvement in attitude and energy level is seen within the first week. | | | – According to surveys of confirmed hypothyroid dogs, only about 2-4% have nerve problems. |
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http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_hypothyroidism.html
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| | eMedicine - Hypothyroidism : Article by Philip R Orlander, MD |
| | Patients treated with radioiodine should be monitored for clinical and biochemical evidence of hypothyroidism. | | | Medical conditions associated with hypothyroidism include anemia, dilutional hyponatremia, and hyperlipidemia. | | | Clearly discuss the life-long nature of hypothyroidism, the need for life-long therapy, the proper way to take medicine, and the minimum need for annual TSH testing. |
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| | Thyroid |
| | Veterinary testing procedures have improved over the past 25 years, and hypothyroidism and its therapy are well understood by most practitioners. | | | Of course, most of the samples were from dogs with at least one clinical sign suggestive of hypothyroidism. | | | The TgAA portion of the thyroid profile is most important during the first 5 years of life as few dogs are found to have idiopathic hypothyroidism before this age. |
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| | HYPOTHYROIDISM |
| | Until a way to distinguish one from the other comes to pass, we won't have any way of knowing if an animal is affected by one or the other, or both. | | | If the dog is asymptomatic, it probably has the correct level for that individual dog. | | | All of these theories need further investigation, but are interesting possibilities. |
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http://www.dirt-dog.com/vet/thyroid.html
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| | Hypothyroidism |
| | Because of concern about their variable potency, these extracts have been considered obsolete for some time by all but a few natural prescribers. | | | If your thyroid test results come back and your doctor is not sure what it means, consider going to a reputable holistic physician or alternative physician for further interpretation and diagnosis. | | | There are a variety of factors that can contribute to the development of thyroid problems: |
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http://www.drlam.com/physician_support/hypothyroidism.cfm
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| | Hypothyroidism |
| | Putting your dog on a lifetime drug should not be taken lightly nor with a simple series of tests. | | | Thyroid problems do exist but it's not the only cause of these very diverse conditions. | | | "heat seeking missles" - hypothyroid dogs are constantly cold and seek out any warm place |
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| | Hypothyroidism in Dogs - PetPlace.com |
| | There are no effective ways to prevent hypothyroidism. | | | Rosie T. You are in Dog Medical Library | | | Radiation therapy and radioactive iodine treatments for thyroid tumors may also cause hypothyroidism. |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hypothyroidism |
| | A chest X-ray may reveal an enlarged heart. | | | Calling your health care provider Return to top | | | Hypothyroidism, or underactivity of the thyroid gland, may cause a variety of symptoms and may affect all body functions. |
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| | The Dalmatian Club of America Information on Thyroid Disorders |
| | Spontaneous remission does NOT occur; however, with the proper veterinary treatment your dog can resume a normal life with normal life expectancy. | | | Exposure to drugs, many medications can adversely affect thyroid function. | | | Hypothyroidism is a relatively common endocrine disease in dogs, it is a condition in which the dog has a deficiency of the thyroid hormone in the blood stream. |
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| | Hypothyroidism |
| | You may encounter the following procedures and equipment during your stay. | | | Oxygen: At times during your stay, your body may need extra oxygen. | | | With treatment, all signs of hypothyroidism should be gone within 3 to 12 weeks. |
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| | Testing recommendations |
| | On the other hand, a dog that has normal results but shows clinical signs of hypothyroidism should be withheld from breeding, and the tests should be repeated in two to six months. | | | This tends to occur for two major reasons: Hypothyroidism is difficult to diagnose definitively, and many dog fanciers are eager to medicate for what they perceive to be a very common disorder. | | | Hypothyroidism will undoubtedly continue to be a subject of healthy discussion and debate for some time to come. |
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| | Hypothyroidism -- Topic Overview |
| | Infants will grow and develop normally if hypothyroidism is treated within the first month of life. | | | Severe hypothyroidism can cause a life-threatening condition called myxedema coma. | | | Hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto's thyroiditis—a disease in which the body's natural defense (immune) system attacks the thyroid gland—occasionally will disappear on its own. |
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| | Hypothyroidism: Myxedema - David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. - HealthWorld Online |
| | Always seek professional medical advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. | | | This damage may be lessened through the use of cardio-vasculartonics such as Crataegus spp., Ginkgo biloba and Allium sativum. | | | A number of important contributions can be made by herbs to supporting hormone replacement therapy. |
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| | Hypothyroidism underactive thyroid Hashimoto's Thyroiditis neonatal hypothyroidism |
| | These include mental retardation, poor vision, thick dry skin, protrudent tongue, muscle weakness, severe lethargy and tiredness. | | | New-born infants with hypothyroidism that is not treated, are called cretins and have severe body and mental defects. | | | Additionally, patients must have symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism. |
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| | Hypothyroidism |
| | Without immediate medical attention, myxedema coma can be fatal. | | | Diagnosis of hypothyroidism is based on the patient's observations, medical history, physical examination, and thyroid function tests. | | | Hypothyroidism is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States. |
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http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/hypothyroidism.jsp
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| | Hypothyroidism |
| | The symptoms of hypothyroidism may resemble other conditions or medical problems. | | | Once hypothyroidism is diagnosed, thyroid hormone replacement therapy may be used to treat the mother. | | | Hypothyroidism is a common condition, which can go undetected if symptoms are mild. |
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http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_hrpregnant/hypoism.cfm
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| | New York Thyroid Center: Hypothyroidism |
| | For most patients, the symptoms are mild and can often be confused with other problems. | | | Since hypothyroid patients are deficient in thyroid hormone, they are treated with hormone replacement drugs such as levothyroxine (Synthroid®). | | | Although thyroid hormone drugs produce no allergic reactions, their effectiveness may be decreased by patient age or by interactions with other drugs. |
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http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/thyroid/HypothyroidismHP.html
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| | OFA: Thyroid |
| | Examination and classification of the dog who may have hypothyroidism, lab procedures, and approved labs. | | | Interpret the meaning of the OFA thyroid certification number assigned to your dog. | | | Fees are listed on the form or may be found in the OFA fees section. |
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| | Hypothyroidism - Glossary |
| | levels and either no symptoms or very minor symptoms of hypothyroidism | | | Thyrotoxicosis-a toxic condition resulting from excessive amounts of thyroid hormones in the body, as that occurring in hyperthyroidism | | | Subclinical hypothyroidism-a mildly elevated TSH level with normal T |
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| | Subclinical hypothyroidism: Effect of l-thyroxine on symptoms and skeletomuscular abnormalities | | | The value of a complete examination in the diagnosis of hypothyroidism | | | Circumstances that predict a high risk of hypothyroidism |
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