It is estimated that 20 million Americans have some type of thyroid disease with up to 60 percent of those people completely unaware of their condition. This means millions are living with the symptoms of a thyroid disorder and either have no idea what’s wrong with them, or they have learned to live with the … Read more
1. What is the most likely etiological factor for Mrs. Baksh’s primary hypothyroidism? Explain in detail the pathophysiology of primary hypothyroidism using the complex feedback mechanism. According to the American Thyroid Association, the three most common causes to hypothyroidism are: the surgical removal of the thyroid gland, radiation treatment and the body attacking thyroid tissue … Read more
