Diagnosis and Management of Hypothyroidism

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Hypothyroidism is common. The prevalence of overt hypothyroidism in the general population ranges between 0.2 and 5%. And it can cause a range of complications - from heart to brain problems to problems during pregnancy. So it is important that we get the diagnosis and management ...  Show more

This episode covers hypothyroidism.

Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/endocrinology/hypothyroidism/ or in the endocrinology section of the 2nd edition of the Ze ...

Our thyroid gland plays a major role in the metabolism, growth and development of the human body. So when things go wrong with your thyroid gland, it can have systemic effects. Hypothyroidism is where the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone. And the most common reas ...  Show more