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ICD 10 Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is a condition when the thyroid gland cannot produce enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid is a gland shaped like a butterfly's wings, located on the front of the neck. It produces hormones such as T4 (tetraiodothyronine) and T3 (triiodothyronine), which control the body's use of fat and sugar. , regulate body temperature and heartbeat, monitor protein production in the body, and affect the body's metabolism