Thyrotropin deficiency- isolated
Overview
An inherited deficiency of thyroid hormone (thyrotropin) which causes mental retardation, growth and other problems.
Symptoms
* Poor metabolism * Short stature * Constipation * Weakness * Mental retardation
Causes
* Normal genetic variation * Low birth weight * Achondroplasia * Down syndrome * Turner syndrome * Growth retardation * Chronic diseases * Kidney disease * Heart disease * Congenital heart disease * Dehydration * Poor diet * Low-fiber diet * Inadequate water intake * Laxative abuse * Inadequate exercise * Fatigue - see causes of fatigue * Drowsiness * Tiredness * Malaise * Over-exertion * Stressful lifestyle * Virus * Learning disorders * Chromosome disorders * Down syndrome * Metabolic disorders * Childbirth injury