The hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis The figure illustrates the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis in two side-by-side panels, with arrows indicating hormone pathways and the word iodine labeled near the thyroid gland: Left panel (sufficient dietary iodine): The hypothalamus releases thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), which stimulates the anterior pituitary to secrete thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Patients should seek medical evaluation for severe pain after injury, inability to bear weight, major swelling, deformity, numbness, weakness, fever, signs of infection, worsening abdominal pain, blood in stool, persistent vomiting, chest pain, shortness of breath, or neurological symptoms
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