What do you think is the patients problem. provide a brief explanation A 28-year

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What do you think is the patients problem. provide a brief explanation

A 28-year old woman with recent tiredness and difficulty concentrating had experienced a decline in memory over the last several months. She also noted decreased frequency of bowel movements and an increased tendency to gain weight. She felt chilled without a light sweater, even in warm weather. She is 5'5" tall and weighs 125 lbs. Her pulse rate is 59 beats per minute and her blood pressure is 138/88. She had a slightly puffy face and her eyebrows were sparse, especially at the lateral margins.

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This is the case of hypothyroidism in adults(28 year old patient) which is called as myxedema. The common symptoms are cold intolerance, mental sluggishness, increased in body weight, swelling of face or puffy face, decreased heart rate and blood volume, fatigue, constipation. All these symptoms are present in above case.

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