Thyroid Disorders: Definition, etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, non-pharmacological and pharmacological management

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Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones, primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), leading to a slowdown of various bodily functions. Etiopathogenesis: 1. Autoimmune Thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis): An autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to inflammation and gradual destruction of thyroid tissue. … Read more

Anti-Thyroid Drugs: Physiology, Pathology, and Clinical Uses

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Anti-thyroid drugs are medications designed to treat hyperthyroidism by reducing the production of thyroid hormones, specifically thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). The most common conditions treated with these drugs include Graves’ disease and toxic nodular goiter. The two main classes of anti-thyroid drugs are thionamides, which include propylthiouracil (PTU) and methimazole, and iodine-containing drugs. 1. … Read more