reduced results from

1 trillion

195 M

26 M

780

735

to ~56 options

options split into images, definition, symptoms, related diagnoses, diagnostic tests, therapies, and medications

category endocrine frequency rare (U.S.) Usually seen in those 50+.

likelihood by age

likelyhood by duration of symptoms

related physician types endocrinologist family practitioner internist postal code Find Local The results are computer generated suggestions to help you find a physician. MEDgle does not recommend any particular type of physician or claim to be complete or accurate in the providers and specialties suggested.

myxedema coma - life threatening levels of decreased thyroid hormone Definition for myxedema coma Primary hypothyroidism affects the whole body and may cause a variety of symptoms. The body's normal rate of functioning slows, causing mental and physical sluggishness. more Primary hypothyroidism affects the whole body and may cause a variety of symptoms. The body's normal rate of functioning slows, causing mental and physical sluggishness. Symptoms may vary from mild to severe. The most severe form is called myxedema coma and is a medical emergency. Risk factors for hypothyroidism include age (older than age 50), female gender, obesity, thyroid surgery, and x-ray or radiation treatments to the neck. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000367.htm less some common symptoms convulsions passing out swollen feet swollen feet and legs some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 55 diagnoses SIADH hypocalcemia hypothyroidism hyperthyroidism Grave's disease drugs and toxins atrial fibrillation   more do i have 'myxedema coma'? In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis: diagnostic test search results for 'myxedema coma' 1 - 5 of 30 diagnostic tests Serum T3 myxedema coma and Serum T3 Serum T4 free myxedema coma and Serum T4 free Serum TSH myxedema coma and Serum TSH Thyroid function tests myxedema coma and Thyroid function tests Arterial Blood Gas myxedema coma and Arterial Blood Gas Chest X-ray Radiological technique to image the chest myxedema coma and Chest X-ray Complete metabolic panel myxedema coma and Complete metabolic panel ECHOcardiogram myxedema coma and ECHOcardiogram EKG Electrocardiogram myxedema coma and EKG KUB myxedema coma and KUB Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) myxedema coma and Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) Serum Creatine Kinase (CK) myxedema coma and Serum Creatine Kinase (CK) Serum Creatinine myxedema coma and Serum Creatinine Urinalysis Examination of urine to detect disease myxedema coma and Urinalysis serum osmolality myxedema coma and serum osmolality Complete Blood Count myxedema coma and Complete Blood Count CT brain myxedema coma and CT brain serum glucose myxedema coma and serum glucose Cardiac monitoring myxedema coma and Cardiac monitoring Central venous pressure monitoring myxedema coma and Central venous pressure monitoring Serum Cortisol myxedema coma and Serum Cortisol Swan-Ganz catheterization myxedema coma and Swan-Ganz catheterization Temperature monitoring myxedema coma and Temperature monitoring Arterial line placement of catheter in artery myxedema coma and Arterial line CT scan myxedema coma and CT scan Electrocardiogram myxedema coma and Electrocardiogram Pulse oximetry Oximetry myxedema coma and Pulse oximetry Urine osmolality myxedema coma and Urine osmolality serum electrolytes myxedema coma and serum electrolytes urine output myxedema coma and urine output for more please login, login is free (click to login) therapeutic procedures for 'myxedema coma'? Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for myxedema coma: therapeutic procedure search results for 'myxedema coma' 1 - 4 of 4 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. Rewarming myxedema coma and Rewarming Endotracheal Intubation Intubation myxedema coma and Endotracheal Intubation Mechanical Ventilation myxedema coma and Mechanical Ventilation Oxygen myxedema coma and Oxygen medications search results for 'myxedema coma' 1 - 4 of 4 medications rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider.   levothyroxine myxedema coma and levothyroxine   intravenous thyroid hormone myxedema coma and intravenous thyroid hormone   Liothyronine myxedema coma and Liothyronine   hydrocortisone myxedema coma and hydrocortisone web search results for myxedema coma Web (All)  |  Treatment  |  Drugs  |  Tests  |  Research  |  Diet Results 1 - 50 - myxedema coma Myxedema coma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Myxedema coma is state of decompensated hypothyroidism. ... Primary symptoms of myxedema coma are altered mental status and hypothermia. ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myxedema_coma   en.wikipedia.org - summary Myxedema Coma Information on MedicineNet.com Learn about myxedema coma, a life-threatening complication of hypothyroidism. ... Myxedema coma is a loss of brain function as a result of severe, longstanding ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=19712   www.medicinenet.com - summary Myxedema Coma If the thyroid gland becomes underactive and produces fewer amounts of its hormones, a person can fall into a Myxedema Coma. ... Myxedema coma is a rare but ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/myxedema-coma   www.webmd.com - summary Hypothyroidism Myxedema coma is a medical emergency that occurs when the body's level of ... Myxedema coma, the most severe form of hypothyroidism, is rare. ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000353trt.htm   adam.about.com - summary Hypothyroidism: Thyroid Gland Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition Myxedema coma can be triggered in a person with hypothyroidism by physical ... In emergencies, such as myxedema coma, doctors may give synthetic T4, T3 ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec13/ch163/ch163c.html   www.merck.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hypothyroidism Myxedema coma is a medical emergency that occurs when the body's level of ... Myxedema coma, the most severe form of hypothyroidism, is rare. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000353.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Confusion, Memory Loss, and Altered Alertness-Topic Overview As you age, it may take you longer to retrieve memories. ... Thyroid problems, such as hypothyroidism, myxedema coma, or hyperthyroidism. ... http://www.webmd.com/brain/tc/confusion-memory-loss-and-alte...   www.webmd.com - summary Norton - ADAM Search engine description ... Myxedema coma is a medical emergency that occurs when the body's level of ... Myxedema coma, the most severe form of ... http://nortonhealthcare.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=101&pid=1&gid=000353   nortonhealthcare.adam.com - summary Edema (Pitting and Non-Pitting Edema) Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms, and ... Myxedema coma actually causes death in up to six of ten persons affected. ... Before a patient develops myxedema coma, features of hypothyroidism are usually ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12699   www.medicinenet.com - summary What is hypothyroidism? - Yahoo! Health People of any age can get hypothyroidism, but older adults are more ... Severe hypothyroidism can lead to a rare but dangerous disease called myxedema coma. ... http://health.yahoo.com/article/healthwise--hw145669/   health.yahoo.com - summary Liothyronine (Intravenous Route) - MayoClinic.com Mayo Clinic offers award-winning medical and health information and tools for ... Liothyronine is used to treat myxedema coma or precoma, a very serious ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR602015/METHOD=print   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Hypothyroidism - primary ... most severe form is called myxedema coma and is a medical emergency. ... Myxedema coma is treated with intravenous thyroid replacement and steroid medications. ... http://adam.about.com/HIE/000367sym.htm   adam.about.com - summary Hypothyroidism: Thyroid Disorders: Merck Manual Professional Myxedema coma: Myxedema coma is a life-threatening complication of ... Its characteristics include coma with extreme hypothermia (temperature 24° to ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec12/ch152/ch152f.html   www.merck.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hypothyroidism - primary ... most severe form is called myxedema coma and is a medical emergency. ... Myxedema coma is treated with intravenous thyroid replacement and steroid medications. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000367.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Hypothyroidism-Topic Overview What is hypothyroidism? Get information about diagnosing and treating underactive thyroid symptoms, such as weight gain, fatigue and memory problems. http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hypothyroidism-topic-overview?src=RSS_BLOGGER   www.webmd.com - summary New York Methodist Hospital Please note: This information has been developed and provided by an independent ... severe form of hypothyroidism is myxedema coma, which is a rare medical emergency. ... http://nymethodist.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=10&pid=10&gid=000197   nymethodist.adam.com - summary Hypothyroidism The most severe form, called myxedema coma, is a medical emergency. ... Myxedema coma, the most severe form of hypothyroidism, is rare. ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Hypothyroidism.htm   adam.about.com - summary Hypothyroidism: Thyroid Disorders: Merck Manual Professional A look at myxedema including signs, symptoms, diagnosis, laboratory evaluation, and treatment. ... Myxedema coma: Myxedema coma is a life-threatening complication of ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec12/ch152/ch152f.html   www.merck.com - summary Hypothyroidism - When To Call a Doctor - Yahoo! Health Callor other emergency services immediately if you or a person you know has hypothyroidism and has signs of myxedema coma, such as: http://health.yahoo.com/hormone-treatment/hypothyroidism-whe...   health.yahoo.com - summary Hypothyroidism-What Happens Untreated hypothyroidism may get better or worse over time, depending on its cause and your age. ... Myxedema coma, a rare, life-threatening condition. ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hypothyroidism-what-happens   www.webmd.com - summary FocusOnThyroid News - February 2002 Myxedema Coma. Myxedema coma is a loss of brain function as a result of severe, longstanding ... A viewer discusses her frustrations regarding weight gain and ... http://www.medicinenet.com/Newsletters/FTNewsletter/FTfebruary1_newsletter.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hypothyroidism - secondary Myxedema coma is treated by intravenous (IV) thyroid replacement and steroid therapy. ... Myxedema coma, the most severe form of hypothyroidism, is rare. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000324.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Affinity Health System Myxedema coma is a medical emergency that occurs when the body's level of ... Myxedema coma, the most severe form of hypothyroidism, is rare. ... http://affinity-health.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=101&pid=1&gid=000353   affinity-health.adam.com - summary Hypothyroidism-When To Call a Doctor Call or other emergency services immediately if you or a person you know has hypothyroidism and develops signs of myxedema coma, such as: Mental deterioration, ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hypothyroidism-when-to-call-a-doctor   www.webmd.com - summary Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Disorders, THE MERCK MANUAL OF HEALTH & AGING The Merck Manual ... Committed to Providing Medical Information. Table of Contents. Index ... to slip into a coma (myxedema coma) and may even be fatal. ... http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_ha/sec3/ch33/ch33b.html   www.merck.com - summary Hypothyroidism: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com Advanced hypothyroidism, known as myxedema, is rare, but when it occurs it can ... decreased breathing, decreased body temperature, unresponsiveness and even coma. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypothyroidism/DS00353/DSECTION=symptoms   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Hypothyroidism Defines hyperthyroidism. Explains normal function of the thyroid gland and ... hypothyroidism may lead to myxedema coma, an extreme form of hypothyroidism ... http://www.endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/pubs/Hypothyroidism/index.htm   www.endocrine.niddk.nih.gov - summary Confusion, Memory Loss, and Altered Alertness - Yahoo! Health It is not unusual to occasionally forget where you put your keys or glasses, where you parked your car, or the name of an ... hypothyroidism, myxedema coma, or ... http://health.yahoo.com/alzheimers-overview/confusion-memory...   health.yahoo.com - summary Hypothyroidism Myxedema Coma. Myxedema coma is a rare, life-threatening complication of untreated ... urine retention, seizures, stupor, fluid build-up, and finally coma. ... http://adam.about.com/reports/000038_5.htm   adam.about.com - summary Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is a decreased activity of the thyroid gland which may affect ... severe form of hypothyroidism is myxedema coma, which is a rare medical emergency. ... http://adam.about.com/reports/Hypothyroidism_1.htm   adam.about.com - summary Doctor's Views A-Z List - M on MedicineNet Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to make informed ... Myxedema Coma. Doctor's Views A-Z List - M. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/alphaidx.asp?p=m_news   www.medicinenet.com - summary Index: CO: Merck Manual Professional myxedema. Hypothyroidism: Symptoms and Signs. Hypothyroidism: Myxedema coma. nonketotic hyperosmolar. Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (NKHS) ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/index/ind_co.html   www.merck.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Drug-induced hypothyroidism Myxedema coma, the most severe form of hypothyroidism, is rare. ... Symptoms and signs of myxedema coma include: Below normal body temperature. Decreased breathing ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000306.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Hypothyroidism - primary Myxedema coma is treated by intravenous thyroid replacement and steroid therapy. ... Myxedema coma, the most severe form of hypothyroidism, is rare. ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000367trt.htm   adam.about.com - summary Myxedema Coma or Crisis: Overview - eMedicine Endocrinology Overview: The term myxedema has been applied to several clinical entities and is often used interchangeably with severe hypothyroidism, the ... http://www.emedicine.com/med/byname/Myxedema-Coma-or-Crisis.htm   www.emedicine.com - summary Hypothyroidism: All - MayoClinic.com Hypothyroidism â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, ... A myxedema coma may be triggered by sedatives, infection or other stress on your ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypothyroidism/DS00353/METH...   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Search Results Multimedia: Pretibial Myxedema in a Patient With Graves' Disease: Merck Manual Professional ... Myxedema in Hypothyroidism By permission of the publisher. ... http://www.merck.com/mrksearch/SearchServlet?filtN=professio...   www.merck.com - summary Hypothyroidism-What Increases Your Risk Many factors may increase your risk for developing hypothyroidism. These include: Age and sex. ... Older adults are more likely to develop hypothyroidism than ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hypothyroidism-what-increases-your-risk   www.webmd.com - summary Hypothyroidism - What Happens - Yahoo! Health Untreated hypothyroidism may get better or worse over time, depending on its cause and your age. ... Myxedema coma, a rare, life-threatening condition. ... http://health.yahoo.com/hormone-symptoms/hypothyroidism-what...   health.yahoo.com - summary Hypothyroidism - secondary Myxedema coma is treated by intravenous (IV) thyroid replacement and steroid therapy. ... Myxedema coma, the most severe form of hypothyroidism, is rare. ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Hypoth...   adam.about.com - summary Index: MY: Merck Manual Professional Myxedema coma. Hypothyroidism: Symptoms and Signs. Hypothyroidism: Myxedema coma. Myxoma. Cardiac Tumors: Benign primary tumors ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/index/ind_my.html   www.merck.com - summary emailAFriend Myxedema Coma Basics * Indicates required fields. From: Your Name:* Your Email Address: ... Clicking the send button signifies that you have read and agree to ... http://www.webmd.com/email_friend?chronicID=091e9c5e8000b260   www.webmd.com - summary Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and ... Read about Hashimoto's thyroiditis causes, and symptoms, which include fatigue, depression, and sensitivity to cold, ... a myxedema coma tends to ... http://www.medicinenet.com/hashimotos_thyroiditis/page2.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Thyroid Q & A Are you one of the more than 13 million Americans with thyroid problems? ... go into what's called a myxedema coma, which is a life-threatening situation. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=53708   www.medicinenet.com - summary Health Library - Avera Health Hypothyroidism is a decreased activity of the thyroid gland which may affect ... severe form of hypothyroidism is myxedema coma, which is a rare medical emergency. ... http://averaorg.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=109&pid=10&gid=000197   averaorg.adam.com - summary Great Falls Clinic Providing a number of clinical services to Great Falls, Montana and the ... Myxedema coma is a medical emergency that occurs when the body's level of ... http://gfclinic.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=117&pid=1&gid=000353   gfclinic.adam.com - summary Loyola University Health System myLoyola provides you a customized interaction with Loyola University Health ... Myxedema coma is a medical emergency that occurs when the body's level of ... http://loyolauniversity.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=101&pid=1&gid=000353   loyolauniversity.adam.com - summary Health Information The most severe form, called myxedema coma, is a medical emergency. ... Myxedema coma, the most severe form of hypothyroidism, is rare. ... http://ssmhealth.adam.com/content.aspx?pid=1&gid=000353   ssmhealth.adam.com - summary St. Tammany Parish Hospital .::. Welcome Myxedema coma is treated by intravenous (IV) thyroid replacement and steroid therapy. ... Myxedema coma, the most severe form of hypothyroidism, is rare. ... http://sttammany.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=105&pid=1&gid=000324   sttammany.adam.com - summary Thyroxine I 125(levothyroxine) - NextBio The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the ... goiter, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, myxedema coma, and stupor. ... http://www.nextbio.com/b/home/home.nb?q=levothyroxine   www.nextbio.com - summary show more 1  2