Myxedema

Myxedema, infantile: Hypothyroidism (subnormal activity of the thyroid gland) that starts after birth and is manifest by features including delays in growth and development and myxedema surfacing during infancy.
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Myxedema
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(mksd´m), condition associated with severe hypothyroidism and lack of thyroid hormone in the adult. In the child it is known as cretinism.
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Myxedema Coma. Myxedema coma is a rare, life-threatening complication of untreated hypothyroidism.
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Myxedema coma, the most severe form of hypothyroidism, is rare. It can be caused by an infection, illness, exposure to cold, or certain medications.
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Myxedema coma can respond well to thyroid hormone medication and treatment in an intensive care unit. However, a good outcome depends on how soon treatment starts.
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Myxedema coma can cause unresponsiveness; irregular, shallow breathing; and a drop in blood pressure and body temperature.
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- People with myxedema, or underactive thyroids, are more prone to developing cancer. So keep your thyroid in good condition with seaweed.
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A condition that develops after several years of untreated hypothyroidism is called myxedema. Myxedema can cause you to become cold, slow to talk and move, and possibly drowsy. You might even fall into a coma.
How is it diagnosed?
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Other causes are pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, Hodgkin's disease, central nervous system disorders, pulmonary disorders, certain drugs, thymomas, myxedema, and psychosis.
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