How to Use hypothyroidism in a Sentence
hypothyroidism
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Over the past 15 years, my husband, adult daughter and I all have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 5 Oct. 2021
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Taking a sea moss pill may help to improve thyroid function and relieve some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
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Also, Palmer confirms that Riva had hypothyroidism, which pushes his time of death to when Torres was very publicly in a bar.
—EW.com, 12 Feb. 2024
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For reference, hypothyroidism, a disease where the thyroid does not produce enough of the thyroid hormone, can cause weight gain.
—Christina Oehler, Health.com, 14 June 2019
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The good news is hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s are extremely treatable.
—Carly Leahy, ELLE, 1 Feb. 2022
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Certain health conditions, such as eczema and hypothyroidism, can also cause dry skin.
—Karyn Repinski, Health, 19 Apr. 2024
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The blood sample, which would come to be known as a Guthrie card, was first used to screen babies for PKU, then expanded to congenital hypothyroidism, then to a host of other rare diseases.
—Mark Johnson, jsonline.com, 29 Apr. 2022
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Along with heavy periods, hypothyroidism can cause unexplained weight gain, fatigue, thinning hair, and a hoarse voice.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Oct. 2021
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The documents note that seven tablets of his bipolar medication, as well as pills for his diabetes and hypothyroidism, were sent to the housing unit.
—Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2024
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Hyperthyroidism can also speed up your metabolism, and may lead to weight loss, while hypothyroidism can cause weight gain.
—Hallie Levine, Health.com, 5 Dec. 2019
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One out of 50 women is diagnosed with hypothyroidism while pregnant.
—Ning Chao, Marie Claire, 11 Aug. 2017
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Since your thyroid influences so many systems in your body, having hypothyroidism can make your period a beast.
—Claire Gillespie, SELF, 29 Mar. 2018
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On the other hand, Hashimoto’s disease, which often causes hypothyroidism, is more common in white women.
—Women's Health, 23 Aug. 2023
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Some people with an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) may have swelling around their eyes.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 28 Nov. 2023
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If your dog is sleeping too much, this could indicate health issues, such as canine depression, diabetes and hypothyroidism, says the AKC.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 29 Aug. 2022
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The dearth of either can indicate hypothyroidism, which the Pets section of WebMD.com says isn't life-threatening, but can effect quality of life if untreated.
—David J. Neal, miamiherald, 13 June 2018
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Levothyroxine is the second most commonly prescribed medicine in the United States and is used to treat hypothyroidism, also known as under-active thyroid.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 10 Jan. 2024
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Euthyrox is a medication used to treat hypothyroidism and its FDA label specifically states that it should not be taken to lose weight.
—Christina Oehler, Health.com, 14 June 2019
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Certain conditions, like hypothyroidism and anemia, can also affect the output of heat.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
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About 3 million French people, 80% of them women, take Levothyrox, which replaces the hormone thyroxine in patients with hypothyroidism.
—Yves Sciama, Science | AAAS, 27 Sep. 2017
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Taken by about 3 million people in France alone, the drug replaces the hormone thyroxine in patients with the metabolic condition, hypothyroidism.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 4 Oct. 2017
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Also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, the condition causes the immune system to attack the thyroid and is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States.
—Amanda Arnold, The Cut, 12 Feb. 2018
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Weight gain, fatigue, muscle weakness, and thinning hair are classic hypothyroidism symptoms.
—Chloe Angyal, Marie Claire, 16 Oct. 2019
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At 20, she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and started on hormone replacement.
—Rob Haskell, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2022
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In hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland is underactive, and your metabolism slows down, sometimes leaving you with chills.
—Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 29 June 2022
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That's bad news, considering 2,4-D has been linked to hypothyroidism, suppressed immune function, Parkinson’s disease, and cancer, among other ills.
—Leah Zerbe, Good Housekeeping, 13 Mar. 2017
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Prescriptions to treat chronic illnesses including hypothyroidism, plus supplies for a machine to treat sleep apnea, total more than $200 a month.
—Wendi C. Thomas, ProPublica, 27 June 2019
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That, in addition to untreated hypothyroidism, is probably what led to her obesity.
—Sydney Page, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
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Low selenium levels have been linked to Hashimoto's disease, a condition of hypothyroidism.
—Ana Sanchez, chicagotribune.com, 12 Dec. 2020
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Roughly one in five adults has an underactive thyroid—also known as hypothyroidism—according to the National Institutes of Health.
—Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 16 Nov. 2022
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