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Hypothyroidism is not viral or bacterial, nor is it contagious. It is a failure of the thyroid to secrete adequate hormones.
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Is hypothyroidism infectious or contagious?
Seeing as the thyroid (thyroid gland) is not a disease but one of the endocrine glands located in our body (specifically in the neck area below the thyroid cartilage). Then no, you cannot "contact" a thyroid from anyone. Since normally, we are all supposed to have a thyroid gland. Well if you meant to say Typhoid fever, then yes, it is indeed a communicable disease.
What is extreme hypothyroidism in infancy and childhood called?
Hypothyroidism. (or congenital hypothyroidism)
What is the pathophysiology of anemia in hypothyroidism?
pathophysiology of anemia in hypothyroidism
If your baby has hypothyroidism will he be mentally retarded?
Hypothyroidism does not cause mental "retardation". MR is caused by genetics usually. Hypothyroidism is treatable.
What is the result of hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is a lack of iodine or a specific kind of salt.
On weekly average how much weight can you lose using a hypothyroidism diet?
Hypothyroidism is a medical condition and not a diet. Hypothyroidism prevents people from losing weight. Therefore on average people do not lose weight if they have hypothyroidism.
Does hypothyroidism cause bloating?
Hypothyroidism causes you to retain water that leads to bloating.
Who first discovered hypothyroidism?
William Gull was the first to mention hypothyroidism in a speech given in 1874. The first treatment for hypothyroidism was discovered in 1891 by George Murray.
What is hypothyroidism used in a sentence?
I was always cold and tired, and a blood test showed that I had hypothyroidism.
What is a sentence for the word contagious?
This is not a contagious disease.The virus is contagious.
Does hypothyroidism increase abdominal distensions?
Yes. I have hypothyroidism and i look 9 mos pregnant now! :(
Deficiency of which mineral causes dwarfism and hypothyroidism?
Dwarfism is zinc deficiency. hypothyroidism is iodine deficiency.
