Key Medical Insights for Interns 🩺

This presentation on hypothyroidism provides an overview of its definition, prevalence, and high-risk groups, exploring causes like Hashimoto thyroiditis, genetics, and iodine deficiency. It reviews symptoms, potential complications, and the diagnostic role of TSH and T4 levels. Management emphasizes tailored levothyroxine therapy, addressing risks of improper treatment and strategies for severe cases like myxedema coma. Key clinical considerations include adherence, consistent monitoring,...