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Why myxodema is caused? What are its sym...

Why myxodema is caused? What are its symptoms.

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Hyposecretion of thyroid in adults causes myxodema. It is otherwise call ed Gull.s disease. This disease is characterised by decreased mental activity. memory loss. slowness of movement, speech, and general weakness of body. dry coarse skin. scarce hair, puffy appearance, disturbed sexual function , low BMR, poor appetite, and subnormal body temperature .
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