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| Subtle, attributed to aging |
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| hyaluronic acids binds to H2O. Causes edema (hands, eyes, feet) |
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| Hair loss, madarosis, decreased growth |
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CHF = common; Angina = uncommon.
Dec. in inotropic and chronotropic effects
Isolated Diastolic Hypertension |
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Sinus bradycardia = Primary heart block
Low voltage, flattened T waves
ST segment changes secondary to minor pericardial effusion |
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| Pleural effusions = common |
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Constipation
Weight neutral or minimal gain
B12 Deficiency = anemia |
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Decreased vibratory and position senses (B12 effect)
Clumpy Gait (mimics parkinson's disase)
Slow Mentation/memory
Night blindness = Common |
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Sore muscles
Mimics arthritis or rheumatism |
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| Iatrogenic disease = secondary to excessive thyroid replacement |
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Dec. blood flow
Impaired water excretion
Hyponatremia |
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Macrocytic anemia (B12) OR
Normocytic, normochromic anemia
Increased capillary fragility and bleeding |
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Elevated homocysteine levels
Subclinical hypothyroidism risk factor for MI in women |
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Dec lipid metabolism = second cause of hypercholesterolemia
Decreased insulin response and secretion
Decrease peripheral glucose uptake
Slow degradation of insulin
Decreased Appetite
Patients w/ DM and hypo = inc. sensitivity to exogenous insulin |
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