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Myopathy in acute hypothyroidism.

A W Kung1, J T Ma, Y L Yu

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|August 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Acute transient hypothyroidism can cause severe muscle symptoms, including aches and cramps. This muscle condition (myopathy) resolved quickly after thyroid hormone levels were restored.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Neuromuscular Disorders

Background:

  • Hypothyroid myopathy is typically associated with chronic hypothyroidism.
  • Limited data exists on myopathy in acute or transient hypothyroidism.