Hypothyroidism pathophysiology

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Hypothyroidism Main page

Patient Information

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]

Overview

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:[1]

References

  1. Heinrich TW, Grahm G (2003). "Hypothyroidism Presenting as Psychosis: Myxedema Madness Revisited". 5 (6): 260–266. PMID 15213796.