Aspects of a Common Missed Diagnosis: Thyroid Dysfunction and Management
Author:
B. J. Durrant-Peatfield
DOI:
10.3109/13590849609007265
Publication Frequency:
4 issues per year
Published in:
Journal of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine,
Volume
6,
Issue
4
December
1996
, pages 371
- 378
Subjects:
Food Chemistry: Nutrition;
Bioscience: Nutrition;
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(English)
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Reason for change: Ceased
Date of change: 2009
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Abstract
The all too common misdiagnosis of hypothyroidism is the result of poor clinical appraisal and undue reliance on flawed blood tests. The condition is simply and satisfactorily treated by replacement therapy and a plea is made for greater awareness among clinicians.
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| Keywords: thyroid; basal temperature; clinical appraisal; adrenal insufficiency |
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