by Mary
Shomon
June 2004 --
While more severe clinical hypothyroidism is associated with various
neuropsychological and cognitive changes -- and is one of the causes
of reversible dementia -- whether or not similar symptoms are seen
in people with mild hypothyroidism is controversial. Italian researchers
set out to assess the cognitive and psychological function in a group
of people who were recently diagnosed as mildly hypothyroid, and who
had minor symptoms.
After treatment with levothyroxine, the patients
studied generally had improved verbal fluence, less depression, and
improved mood, leading the researchers to conclude that treatment
of asymptomatic mild hypothyroidism is recommended, both to re-set
hormonal levels and, particularly in older subjects, to protect the
brain against the potential risk of cognitive and psychological dysfunction.
Source: Bono G, et. al., "Cognitive and affective status in mild hypothyroidism
and interactions with l-thyroxine treatment." Acta Neurol Scand.
2004 Jul;110(1):59-66.
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