What Is Myxedema?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Myxedema Coma
Myxedema has the potential to advance even further to a very dangerous condition known as a myxedema coma, or myxedema shock. At this point, the levels of certain hormones in the body are so low that the body begins to struggle to function at all.
The patient can experience severe breathing difficulties and have high levels of carbon dioxide and low levels of oxygen in their blood. They can have a very low body temperature and they can become very confused very easily. The condition can also cause the patient to go into shock. Some will experience seizures, some will go into a coma, and death will also occur in some instances.
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