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Myxedema Symptoms Full Blown Hypothyroidism Undersecretion T4 Lack Iodine

Front Myxedema
cause
symptoms
Back Causes:
. Full-blown hypothyroidism (undersecretion of T4 only)
. Lack of iodine in diet


SYMPTOMS:
• Goiter (enlarged thyroid gland)
• Low metabolic rate, feeling chilled

• Loss of hair
• Constipation

• Oedema, swollen tongue
• Puffy eyes, thick and dry skin

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