Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Too little hormone slows down all the chemical reactions in the body, causing mental as well as physical changes.4. Over five million Americans have this common medical condition. 

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1. SavvyPatients "Integrative approach: causes, prevention, and treatment options." com
2. Hypothyroidism Diagnosing isn't so easy org
3. Hypothyroidism Signs & Symptoms com
4. Hypothyroidism Good overview site for hypothyroidism, endocrine system relationships,treatment.  Dr. Carol Chaney, M.D., blends alternative treatment approaches with standard allopathic medical practices to provide wholistic health care in her medical clinic in Harrison, Arkansas. com
5. Introduction Causes, and Symptoms  com
6. Hypothyroidism The focus of this website is the thyroid disease hypothyroidism, my experiences living with this sickness and how I have been treated in the public health system. The page is in Norwegian and English, and has a discussion board and lots of links.  net



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  Endocrine Diseases    
search / help / staff Endocrine Diseases Patients and laypersons looking for guidance among the target sources of this collection of links are strongly advised to review the information retrieved with
  http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/c19.html AltaVista  
  Flat-Coated Retriever Society of America, Inc.    
Hall of Fame Books, Trinkets, Links Photo Gallery Flat-Coated Retriever Health Manual Hypothyroidism DEFINITION: The thyroid glands produce two hormones, thyroxine which controls metabolic and
  http://clubs.akc.org/fcra/healthmanual/hypo.html AltaVista  
  Fluoride Action Network - Information about Fluoridation and Fluoride    
Information on Fluoridation and Fluoride 20/20 Special Report on Fluoridation Did you Know * That underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) is one of the most widespread medical problems in the US
  http://www.fluoridealert.org/ AltaVista  
  Hardin MD : Hypothyroidism / Hashimotos Disease    
From the University of Iowa, the *best* lists of Internet sources in Hypothyroidism / Hashimotos Disease. Hypothyroidism / Hashimotos Disease.
  http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/hypothyroidism.html AOL  
  Hardin MD : The Medical Information Hub    
The Medical Information Hub from the University of Iowa : The *best* lists of links in health and s Disease Hyperthyroidism Hypoglycemia Hypothyroidism Hysterectomy Immune System Impetigo
  http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/index.html AltaVista  
  Health Matters - New York Eye & Ear Infirmary    
Hypothyroidism. What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism affects over 5% of the population. It is blood. What causes hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism
  http://www.nyee.edu/faqlist.html?tablename=faq&key=56 AOL  
  Health Minute: Thyroid Disease    
other symptoms.". The most common form of thyroid disease is hypothyroidism, when not enough thyroid hormone is being produced. This
  http://www.med.umich.edu/opm/newspage/2003/thyroid.htm AOL  
  http://odphp.osophs.dhhs.gov/pubs/guidecps/text/CH45.txt    
45. Screening for Congenital Hypothyroidism RECOMMENDATION Screening for congenital hypothyroidism with thyroid function tests on dried-blood spot specimens is
  http://odphp.osophs.dhhs.gov/pubs/guidecps/text/CH45.txt AOL  
  http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/endo/faq.html    
This page is currently under repair.
  http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/endo/faq.html AOL  
  Hypothyroidism    
Hypothyroidism. Reviewed by Dr Dan Rutherford, GP What is hypothyroidism? The thyroid gland, located in the lower front of the
  http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/hypothyroidism.htm AOL  
  Hypothyroidism    
Hypothyroidism: A New Direction By: Elizabeth Bodner, DVM AKC Gazette, February 1997 Scientists reach a long-awaited consensus on clinical signs of hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid
  http://www.beaconforhealth.org/AKC-Thyroid-Feb.htm AltaVista  
  Hypothyroidism    
Unfortunately, diagnosing hypothyroidism isn't so easy and weight problems are most commonly overdiagnosed as hypothyroidism. To figure out hypothyroidism, your vet needs to complete a
  http://www.bcrescue.org/thyroid2.html AltaVista  
  Hypothyroidism    
between TSH and free T4 levels Free T4 determines degree of hypothyroidism Euthyroid hypothyroxinemia - Decreased free T4 Euthyroid hypothyroxinemia - Decreased thyroxine binding globulin
  http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/medicine/endo/thyroid/thylist.htm AltaVista  
  Hypothyroidism - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - ...    
Hypothyroidism is the condition in which the thyroid is underactive. This health guide covers diagnosis and treatments. Hypothyroidism.
  http://www.umm.edu/endocrin/hypot.htm AOL  
  hypothyroidism - General Practice Notebook    
hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism describes the clinical syndrome which results from a deficiency of circulating thyroid hormones; myxoedema is a severe form of this syndrome and usually applied to
  http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/ID=1174798342.htm AltaVista  
  Hypothyroidism --- HealthandAge    
Hypothyroidism. [ Home > HYPOTHYROIDISM ]. Hypothyroidism. July 14, 2000. Question. What are the physical effects of hypothyroidism? Answer.
  http://www.healthandage.org/Home/gm=20!gid7=247 AOL  
  Hypothyroidism / Breast Iodine Thyroid Effectiveness Society (BITES)    
Hypothyroidism: the health condition, why it matters, the epidemic, diagnosis difficulties, treatment options, the cost of inadequate Effectiveness Society Hypothyroidism Home About BITES Who
  http://www.bites-medical.org/hypo.html AltaVista  
  Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Replacement Therapy    
explains symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
  http://www.medical-library.net/sites/hypothyroidism.html Yahoo! Directory  
  Hypothyroidism During Pregnancy Linked to Lower IQ For Child; ...    
News Releases. August 18, 1999 Hypothyroidism During Pregnancy Linked to Lower IQ For Child Early Diagnosis and Treatment May Help.
  http://www.nichd.nih.gov/new/releases/hypothyroid.cfm AOL  
  Lithium and hypothyroidism [April 2000; 74-6]    
bandoman, Bandolier. Bandolier Library. search. Lithium and hypothyroidism. Thereafter 20 patients developed hypothyroidism, 3% of men and 15% of women.
  http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/band74/b74-6.html AOL  
  Living Well with Hypothyroidism    
American Foundation of Thyroid Patients Living Well with Hypothyroidism by Mary Shomon. EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION FOR THYROID PATIENTS.
  http://thyroidfoundation.org/livingwell.htm AOL  
  Medinfo: Hypothyroidism    
Medinfo's patient information on hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland, myxoedema), a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too little thyroid
  http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/hypothyroidism.html AOL  
  MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Drug-induced hypothyroidism    
Drug-induced hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism (underactivity of the thyroid gland) can cause a variety of symptoms that affect the entire body.
  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000306.htm AOL  
  nejm -- effects of thyroxine as compared with thyroxine plus triiodothyronine in patients with hypothyroidism    
original article from the new england journal of medicine -- effects of thyroxine as compared with thyroxine plus triiodothyronine in patients with hypothyroidism
  http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/340/6/424 AltaVista  
  NEJM -- Inactivating Mutations in the Gene for Thyroid Oxidase 2 ...    
Original Article from The New England Journal of Medicine -- Inactivating Mutations in the Gene for Thyroid Oxidase 2 (THOX2) and Congenital Hypothyroidism.
  http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/347/2/95 AOL  
  New York Thyroid Center: Hypothyroidism    
discusses causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and management.
  http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/thyroid/HypothyroidismHP.html Yahoo! Directory  
  Newborn Screening Brochurs and Educational Materials - New York ...    
Go To Return to Previous Page Congenital Hypothyroidism. What is Congenital Hypothyroidism? A baby born with congenital hypothyroidism
  http://www.wadsworth.org/newborn/hypothy.htm AOL  
  NIH News Release - Hypothyroidism During Pregnancy Linked to Lower IQ For Child - 08/18/1999    
18, 1999 5:00 p.m. EST Contacts: Julie Jacob or Robert Bock (301) 496-5133 Hypothyroidism During Pregnancy Linked to Lower IQ For Child Early Diagnosis and Treatment May Help Children born to
  http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/aug99/nichd-18.htm AltaVista  
  Pets with Diabetes: Hypothyroidism and Diabetes    
Pets With Diabetes: Hypothyroidism and Diabetes. Many dogs are both hypothyroid and diabetic. Special considerations are taken for treating a diabetic hypothyroid dog.
  http://www.petdiabetes.org/hypothyroid.htm AltaVista  
  Screening: Congenital Hypothyroidism    
Screening. Congenital Hypothyroidism. US Preventive Services Task Force 1996. Recommendation. Screening for congenital hypothyroidism
  http://www.ahcpr.gov/clinic/uspstf/uspscghy.htm AOL  
  Special Communication - March 8, 1995. Treatment Guidelines for Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism. (c) AMA 1996    
Services Search Special Communication - March 8, 1995 Treatment Guidelines for Patients With Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism Peter A. Singer, MD; David S. Cooper, MD; Elliot G. Levy, MD; Paul W
  http://www.ama-assn.org/sci-pubs/journals/archive/jama/vol_273/no_10/sc4291.htm AltaVista  
  TC Project Screening Checklist ­ Early Planning Stage Early ...    
Congenital abnormalities caused by diseases such as hypothyroidism and cystic fibrosis are the second most frequent cause of death for children under the age
  http://international.dep.anl.gov/Workshops/Documents/Checklist-URU6022.pdf AOL  
  Texas Department of Health-Hypothyroidism    
Hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism and Your Infant or En Español Hipotiroidismo Y Su Infante Secondary Hypothyroidism Diagnosis & Treatment Guide.
  http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/newborn/thyroid.htm AOL  
  Texas Department of Health-Primary Hypothyroidism    
Newborn Screening Case Management Program. Primary Hypothyroidism Diagnosis & Treatment Guide. How do I find out if my baby has primary hypothyroidism?
  http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/newborn/primary.htm AOL  
  The Arc's Q A on Down Syndrome    
Down Syndrome by Siegfried M. Pueschel, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.What is Down syndrome?People with Down syndrome are first and foremost human beings who have recognizable physical characteristics and
  http://www.thearc.org/faqs/down.html AltaVista  
  The Clinical hypothyroid Division Page    
Hypothyroidism, or a deficiency in the secretion of the thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), by the thyroid gland may be difficult to
  http://www.magicfoundation.org/clinhypo.html AOL  
  The Congenital hypoThyroid Division Page    
Congenital Hypothyroid be done at the time of diagnosis. HOW DOES ONE TREAT CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM? Treatment for congenital hypothyroidism is replacement of the missing thyroid hormone in pill
  http://www.magicfoundation.org/congthyr.html AltaVista  
  The Kelly G. Ripken Program    
The Kelly G. Ripken Program Thyroid nodule Lump in the thyroid gland Thyroid cancer Malignant thyroid tumor Hypothyroidism An underactive thyroid gland or hypothyroidism is usually caused by gland
  http://thyroid-ripken.med.jhu.edu/info-pregnancy.html AltaVista  
  Thyroid Disease and Teens    
Hypothyroidism In mild cases, a person with hypothyroidism may feel just fine. In fact, mild hypothyroidism may not cause any symptoms at all.
  http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/thyroid_p4.html AOL  
  Thyroid Disease Manager, your source on thyroid disease, ...    
authoritative, constantly up-dated, down loadable source on all aspects of thyroid disease, hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, thyroid cancer, hypothyroidism.
  http://www.thyroidmanager.org/ AOL  
  Thyroid Disorders    
skin is dry and axial and pubic hair reduced. Return to Menu "Subclinical" Hypothyroidism "Subclinical" Hypothyroidism (Compensated Hypothyroidism) describes a situation where the patient's Total
  http://www.muhealth.org/~daveg/thyroid/thy_dis.html AltaVista  
  Thyroid Function Tests    
than the Total T4. In hypothyroidism the T3 is often suggests a pituitary or hypothalamic etiology for the hypothyroidism (secondary hypothyroidism). The TSH alone cannot be used to
  http://www.muhealth.org/~daveg/thyroid/thy_test.html AltaVista  
  Thyroid Function Tests    
Thus the T3 is a more sensitive indicator of hyperthyroidism than the Total T4. In hypothyroidism the T3 is often normal even when the T4 is low.
  http://www.hsc.missouri.edu/~daveg/thyroid/thy_test.html AOL  
  Thyroid.org: Hypothyroidism    
Home > Patient Resources >Thyroid Information > Hypothyroidism, Hypothyroidism, ATA 74th Annual Meeting. Who We Are. Who We Are. For Professionals. Publications.
  http://www.thyroid.org/resources/patients/brochures/hypothyroidism.html AOL  
  Thyroid: Hypothyroidism    
Thyroid: Hypothyroidism, Symptoms. Hypothyroidism is more than a nuisance - it can become a very dangerous condition if it is not corrected with medical care.
  http://www.hormone.org/learn/thyroid_2a.html AOL  
  Vanderbilt Pediatric Interactive Digital Library    
The Vanderbilt Pediatric Interactive Digital Library is no longer online as of April 14, 2003. Alternative Resources: Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Vanderbilt Children's Hospital - Health Topics
  http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/peds/pidl.html AltaVista  
  Virtual Children's Hospital: CQQA: Hypothyroidism    
Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers. Hypothyroidism. Donna D'Alessandro, MD What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is a condition
  http://www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/pediatrics/cqqa/hypothyroidism.html AOL  
  Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, ...    
Hematologic, Electrolyte, and Metabolic Disorders: Hypothyroidism. Ke disease. Secondary hypothyroidism results from TSH deficiency.
  http://www.vh.org/adult/provider/familymedicine/FPHandbook/Chapter06/15-6.html AOL  
  Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition: Hematologic, Electrolyte, and Metabolic ...    
for the family practice physician on the diagnosis and treatment of hematologic, electrolyte, and metabolic disorders, including anemia, sickle cell anemia, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
  http://www.vh.org/adult/provider/familymedicine/FPHandbook/06.html AltaVista  
  WHYY: Healthy Living for Women    
Healthy Living for Women "Hypothyroidism" View Healthy Living for Women: Hypothyroidism (Requires RealPlayer. Depression is common in hypothyroidism.
  http://www.whyy.org/community/healthyliving/hypo.html AOL  

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