Hypothyroidism
Underactive thyroid producing too little thyroid hormone, slowing metabolism.
Prevention
Not usually preventable; adequate iodine intake helps.
Prognosis
Excellent with hormone replacement.
Informational only — not medical advice.
Body systems
Organs
Research (6)
- Hypothyroidism: A Review Chaker et al. (2025)
- Primary hypothyroidism and quality of life Hegedüs et al. (2022)
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Review Biondi et al. (2019)
- Congenital Hypothyroidism Wassner (2018)
- Hypothyroidism and the Heart Udovcic et al. (2017)
- Hypothyroidism: etiology, diagnosis, and management Almandoz et al. (2012)
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