AI Article Synopsis
- - Thyroid hormone is crucial for proper growth and metabolism, playing a key role in overall health.
- - In North America, thyroid issues usually stem from autoimmune diseases; however, they seldom lead to critical health problems.
- - Serious levels of thyroid hormone deficiency or excess can be life-threatening, requiring immediate and careful treatment, especially since symptoms can be vague.
Article Abstract
Thyroid hormone is central to normal development and metabolism. Abnormalities in thyroid function in North America often arise from autoimmune diseases, but they rarely present as critical illness. Severe deficiency or excess of thyroid hormone both represent life-threatening disease, which must be treated expeditiously and thoroughly. Such deficiencies must be considered, because presentation may be nonspecific.
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