Hypothyroidism pathophysiology

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Overview
Classification Primary hypothyroidism Hashimoto's thyroiditis Secondary hypothyroidism Tertiary hypothyroidism
Differentiating different causes of hypothyroidism
Screening
Diagnosis
History and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Pathophysiology

Associated Conditions

General Psychological Associations

Hypothyroidism can be caused by lithium-based mood stabilizers, usually used to treat bipolar disorder (previously known as manic depression).

In addition, patients with hypothyroidism and psychiatric symptoms may be diagnosed with:

• atypical depression (which may present as dysthymia)
• bipolar spectrum syndrome (including bipolar I or bipolar II disorder, cyclothymia, or premenstrual syndrome)
• borderline personality disorder
• a psychotic disorder (typically, paranoid schizophrenia)
• inattentive ADHD or sluggish cognitive tempo