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Drug-induced hypothyroidism |
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Early symptoms:
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| Signs and tests: |
| A physical examination may reveal an enlarged thyroid gland and delayed deep tendon reflexes. An assessment of vital signs (temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure) may reveal slow heart rate, low blood pressure, and low temperature. A chest X-ray may reveal an enlarged heart. Laboratory tests to determine thyroid function include the following: Other laboratory abnormalities may include the following:
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Endocrine glands |
Thyroid gland |
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