Also called underactive thyroid, hypothyroidism usually affects people over the age of 60 and is more common in women than men. It may be discovered through a routine blood test or after symptoms ...
Hypothyroidism is commonly treated with levothyroxine, with pregnancy increasing levothyroxine requirements in most women treated for hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is often treated with ...
Hyperthyroidism in cats is a common endocrine disorder caused by an overproduction of thyroid hormones, usually due to a benign tumor in the thyroid gland. It typically affects middle-aged to ...
Other influences, such as trouble sleeping or social isolation, also may play a role. People with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism often have symptoms of depression. A 2018 systematic review found ...
Results: The subjects were 86.1% women with a mean age of 43.7 ± 28 years. Of the total, 67.85% had a comorbidity including diabetes and/or hypertension/heart disease. They are followed for ...