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eMedicine - Hypothyroidism -
Article by Philip R Orlander, MD. Containing background, pathophysiology,
symptoms, differentials, and clinical findings.
http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic1145.htm
Endocrineweb -
Hypothyroidism -
Thorough overview includes symptoms, dangers, diagnosis,
and treatment of hypothyroidism. Written by doctors for patients.
http://www.endocrineweb.com/hypo1.html
Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism -
Recommendations for the evaluation
and treatment of patients with thyroid diseases. From the AACE, for
professionals. [PDF]
http://www.aace.com/clin/guidelines/hypo_hyper.pdf
Hypothyroidism -
A physician's site covering the basics. Includes causes,
risks, associated disease, symptoms, standard laboratory tests, reference
ranges, Free T3 and Free T4.
http://www.drlam.com/physician_support/hypothyroidism.cfm
Hypothyroidism (Myxedema) -
HealthWorld Online provides signs, symptoms,
and discusses alternative therapies for low thyroid function.
http://www.healthy.net/library/books/hoffman/immune/hypothyroid.htm
InteliHealth - Hypothyroidism -
Harvard Medical School's consumer health
information. Includes symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
http://www.intelihealth.com/
The
Merck Manual - Hypothyroidism -
A look at myxedema including signs, symptoms, diagnosis, laboratory
evaluation,
and treatment.
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/chapter8/8e.htm
Thyroid Disorders -
Primary, secondary, juvenile and congenital hypothyroidism
by David W. Gardner M.D. Includes photos of patients.
http://www.hsc.missouri.edu/~daveg/thyroid/thy_dis.html#Hypothyroidp
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