Who Can Get Myxedema Coma?
Myxedema Coma Causes Infections, Especially Lung and Urine Infections. Heart Failure. Stroke. Trauma. Surgery. Drugs, Such as Phenothiazines, Amiodarone...
- Infections, especially lung and urine infections.
- Heart failure.
- Stroke.
- Trauma.
- Surgery.
- Drugs, such as phenothiazines, amiodarone, lithium, and tranquilizers, and prolonged iodide use.
- Not taking prescribed thyroid medications.
Who is at risk for myxedema coma?
Hypothyroidism is common, affecting 5-10% of the population. Myxedema coma is a rare medical condition that is the extreme manifestation of severe hypothyroidism. This occurs most frequently in the elderly and in the winter and is usually triggered by stressful events like infections and myocardial infarction.
How do I know if I have myxedema?
Symptoms of myxedema include thickening of the skin and other symptoms associated with hypothyroidism, including fatigue, weight gain, depression, dry skin, and brittle hair, among others. Skin thickening or swelling associated with myxedema is often described as nonpitting edema.
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