Hypothyroidism
Reasons
Subacute and postpartum thyroiditis
Treatment with radioactive iodine or removal of the thyroid gland
Iodine deficiency
The use of drugs (amiodarone, lithium, interferon)
Hypofunction of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus
Hereditary predisposition
Age over 60 years old
Symptoms
An increase in body weight, despite a normal diet
Feeling cold and chilly
Dry, thickened skin, brittle hair
Puffiness
Constipation, decreased appetite
Slow speech, coarsening of the voice
Depression, impaired memory and concentration
Irregular menstruation or lack thereof in women
Cardiac arrhythmias and low blood pressure
Consequences
In addition, hypothyroidism can lead to the development of cardiovascular diseases, in particular, atherosclerosis. Patients often experience anemia, which exacerbates general weakness and fatigue. Disorders of the reproductive system are also common consequences of hypothyroidism. In women, this can lead to infertility, and in men, to a decrease in libido and erectile dysfunction.
Treatment
Conservative treatment:
Surgical treatment:
How to reach
- Route from exit 4 of the «Belorusskaya» metro station
- Route from exit 2 of the «Belorusskaya» metro station
How to get
From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Zamoskvoretskaya line - exit 4 After exiting the subway, walk through the pedestrian tunnel and climb the stairs. Move towards the railway tracks, go down the stairs immediately after them and walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS.
Travel time
9 minutes
Landmark
Olympus Clinic MARS sign
How to get
From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Ring line - exit 2. After exiting the subway, turn left and walk to the pedestrian crossing. Cross the road through two pedestrian crossings and move along the Tverskoy overpass. Go down the stairs immediately after the railway tracks, walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS
Travel time
11 minutes
Landmark
Olympus Clinic MARS sign
Parking lot map
Exit 3 from the metro and 640 meters straight ahead, the clinic will be on the right. Landmark - sign Olymp Clinic
- Route from exit 4 of the «Belorusskaya» metro station
- Route from exit 2 of the «Belorusskaya» metro station
How to get
From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Zamoskvoretskaya line - exit 4 After exiting the subway, walk through the pedestrian tunnel and climb the stairs. Move towards the railway tracks, go down the stairs immediately after them and walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS.
Travel time
9 minutes
Landmark
Olympus Clinic MARS sign
How to get
From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Ring line - exit 2. After exiting the subway, turn left and walk to the pedestrian crossing. Cross the road through two pedestrian crossings and move along the Tverskoy overpass. Go down the stairs immediately after the railway tracks, walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS
Travel time
11 minutes
Landmark
Olympus Clinic MARS sign
Parking lot map
Exit 3 from the metro and 640 meters straight ahead, the clinic will be on the right. Landmark - sign Olymp Clinic