Dr. Levy explains hypothyroidism
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Dr. Elliot Levy, Endocrinologist
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AbbVie has compensated Dr. Levy for his appearance. Dr. Levy’s comments and opinions are his own and do not represent those of his associated universities, organizations, or societies.
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I did my residency in internal medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, and then I moved to California and I did my post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
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What is Hypothyroidism?
DR. LEVY:
Hypothyroidism is a very common condition. Many times you might feel that you’re the only one who has this because you don’t know anybody who suffers from any type of thyroid problems.
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Oftentimes it isn’t obvious if a person has hypothyroidism.
DR. LEVY:
Most people who suffer from hypothyroidism are people you would see in the street. Hypothyroidism is caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormone in the blood. In the case of the thyroid gland, the body is producing antibodies to certain elements of the thyroid gland that over a period of time can inflame the thyroid gland, can inhibit the thyroid gland, or in the case of an overactive thyroid can stimulate the thyroid gland.
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It tends to run in families and be associated with other autoimmune diseases.
DR. LEVY:
It tends to run in families and it tends to be associated with other autoimmune diseases. So it’s possible that either you or someone in your immediate family may suffer from other autoimmune conditions.
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SYNTHROID® (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, for oral use is a prescription, man-made thyroid hormone that is used to treat a condition called hypothyroidism in adults and children, including infants. It is meant to replace a hormone that is usually made by your thyroid gland. Generally, thyroid replacement treatment is to be taken for life. SYNTHROID should not be used to treat noncancerous growths or enlargement of the thyroid in patients with normal iodine levels, or in cases of temporary hypothyroidism caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland (thyroiditis).
US-SYNT-220013
