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The risk of hypothyroidism does not remain the same across entire population. It changes depending upon sex, age and with presence or absence of other autoimmune disorders. |
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The following is the list of such factors which will serve as needle of 'suspicion' and may help in early diagnosis as well as treatment of hypothyroidism. |
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Past history of thyroid / pituitary / hypothalamic disease.
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Family history of thyroid disease.
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Elderly individuals.
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History of hyperlipidaemia.(increased levels of cholesterol, triglycerides)
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History of depression.
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Obesity.
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History of drug intake e.g. amiodarone, iodine, lithium carbonate, para-aminosalicyclic acid
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History of other autoimmune diseases in the patients or in the family
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Primary adrenal insufficiency
Pernicious anemia
Vitiligo
Malabsorption syndromes.
Collagen vascular disorders
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History of thyroid surgery.
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Historyof RAI-131 treatment for thyrotoxicosis
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History of head and neck irradiation
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History of postpartum thyroid dysfunction
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Down syndrome
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Short stature
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These patients need to be screened for the presence of hypothyroidism. |