Generalized Myxedema Quiz
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Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)
Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
Generalized myxedema involves dry, waxy, swollen and pale/yellowish skin. It happens when there is severe hypothyroidism - very low levels of the thyroid hormone circulating in the bloodstream. If untreated, serious complications of hypothyroidism can occur including myxedema coma (loss of brain function due to severe, long standing hypothyroidism). This condition is most common amongst women aged 30 to 60.
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Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose generalized myxedema
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Treatment is as for hypothyroidism - with appropriate supplementation of thyroid hormones, even severe generalized myxedema can improve dramatically.
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Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)
Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
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