A commentary in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care advises primary care clinicians on how to manage patients ...

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of levothyroxine replacement therapy on biomarkers of oxidative stress (OS) and systemic inflammation in patients with hypothyroidism.

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Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab. 2006;2(9):474-475. J.V. Hennessey is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Brown Medical School, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA. Disclosure: The ...

Other possible signs of hypothyroidism include: extreme fatigue, constipation, dry skin, cold sensitivity, menstrual irregularities, inability to focus and muscle aches, says Jaggi. Importantly, ...

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Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones to regulate ...

For example, Dennehy says, calcium can interact with a common prescription thyroid medication (levothyroxine) making it less ...

Thyroid problems are rapidly surging in pregnant women and are a major concern as they can affect the health of both the mother and the baby. The thyroid gland produces hormones that are responsible ...

In cases of hypothyroidism, hormone replacement therapy using levothyroxine can be effective. It should be taken on an empty stomach with water, and no food should be consumed for at least half an ...

Hypothyroidism is treated with a thyroid replacement medication called levothyroxine, says Jaggi. Regular blood tests performed by your healthcare provider can identify when your body has returned ...