Hypothyroidism A Booklet for Patients and （甲状腺功能减退患者和小册子）.pdf

H YPOTHYROIDISM A BOOKLET FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES A publication of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) COPYR IGHT 2013 AMERICAN THYROID AS SOCIATION American Thyroid Association ٠ Hypothyroidism THE AMERICAN THYROID ASS OCIATION (ATA) The American Thyroid Association (ATA) is the leading organization devoted to thyroid biology and to the prevention and treatment of thyroid disease through excellence in research, clinical care, education, and public health. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The ATA gratefully acknowledges the current and past members of the ATA Clinical Affairs Committee and the ATA Patient Education Advocacy Committee as contributors and authors to this booklet; all educational information for patients and the public posted on the ATA website ; as well as articles and updates disseminated through Friends of the ATA and the Clinical Thyroidology for Patients. ATA PATIENT RESOURCE S The ATA patient resources are designed to provide up-to-date information for thyroid patients, their families and other interested public communities. The ATA is dedicated to serving as an educational resource for the public by supporting thyroid research and promoting the prevention, treatment and cure of thyroid-related diseases and thyroid cancer. The information contained in or made available through the ATA Website is not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians. The user should consult a physician in all matters relating to his or her health, and particularly in respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. The American Thyroid Association makes no representations or warranties with respect to any information offered or provided within or through the ATA Website regarding treatment, action, or a