"If severe thyroid hormone deficiency goes untreated over prolonged periods or if treatment is interrupted, a dangerous condition called myxedema coma can arise." Characterized by loss of ...

Perhaps most distinctive is myxedema, a unique skin texture found in severe hypothyroidism. The skin develops a waxy, swollen appearance due to the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides, complex ...

Thanks to earlier diagnoses and treatment of thyroid diseases, this rash is now considered a rare symptom. It still occurs in up to 4% of cases. The pretibial myxedema rash, also known as thyroid ...

(Mainichi) TOKYO -- Singer and actor Ayumi Ishida, best known for hits such as "Blue Light Yokohama," died at a hospital in Tokyo in March at age 76 due to hypothyroidism, a type of thyroid ...

Using coconut oil or virgin coconut oil for cooking food can help boost metabolism and energy levels, helping maintain hypothyroidism. According to PubMed, ashwagandha, ginger, almonds ...

Hypothyroidism is a condition wherein your body doesn't make enough thyroid hormone, which eventually slows down your metabolism and leads to unintentional weight gain over time. When the thyroid ...

An AI model was trained to determine prognosis of indeterminate thyroid nodules using ultrasound images and molecular testing. Researchers said the model could be used to provide treatment ...

Thyroid health is critical for overall well-being, influencing numerous bodily functions from metabolism to mood regulation. An underactive or overactive thyroid can lead to various health issues ...

Recent research has also linked a fatty liver to hypothyroidism. Excess fat in the liver may accumulate and lead to inflammation and scarring of the tissue. In severe cases, a fatty liver may lead ...

Illustrating the Progression of Thyroid Eye Disease Thyroid Eye Disease often causes quality-of-life changes for patients. Endocrinologist Malini Gupta, MD, demonstrates the structural changes of ...