2006•The Journal of Medical Theory and PracticeRequires access
Diagnosis and Treatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Cong Li
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Abstract
Objective:To investigate the effect of low dose of levothyroxine on the subclinical hypothyroidism.Methods:34 subclinical hypothyroidism patients were treated by low dose of levothyroxine, the serum lipids and the symptoms after treatment were compared with that before treatment.Results:After treatment the levels of serum tota1 cholestero1,low density lipoprotein were significantly lower than those before treatment(P0.05)and the patients showed amelioration in symptoms.Conclusion:The low dose of levothyroxine can significantly decrease the serum lipid level of the patients with subclinical hypothyroidism and ameliorate the symptom.