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Drug-induced hypothyroidism

Symptoms: Early symptoms: Weakness Fatigue Cold intolerance Constipation Weight gain Depression Brittle fingernails Coarsening and thinning of hair Dry skin Puffy eyes Late symptoms: Slow speech Thickening of the skin Puffy face, hands, and feet Decreased hearing ability Thinning of eyebrows Hoarseness Menstrual disorders Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease include joint stiffness. Signs and tests: Text Continues Below A physical examination may reveal an enlarged thyroid gland and delayed deep tendon reflexes. An assessment of vital signs (temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure) may reveal slow heart rate, low blood pressure, and low temperature. A chest x-ray may reveal an enlarged heart. Laboratory tests to determine thyroid function include the following: Free T4 test T3 levels Serum TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) Other abnormalities that may be discovered in the laboratory include the following: Increased cholesterol Increased liver enzymes Increased serum prolactin Low serum sodium Low blood glucose CBC that shows anemia

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