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- Hypothyroidism
- SYMPTOMS in children and infants may include dry, thick skin, broad face,
- puffy feet and hands, flat nose, enlarged tongue and dull intelligence. In
- adults there may be signs of mental apathy, slow speech, sensitivity to
- cold, thickened dry skin, constipation, drowsiness and puffy face and hands.
- CAUSES are from a thyroid hormone deficiency that may be a result of lack of
- iodine in the diet or deficiency of the pituitary gland.
- TREATMENT. Medication for thyroid hormone deficiency.