On the other hand, some animals typically considered endothermic, like chipmunks, maintain a high body temperature during active periods, but slow their metabolism and drop their body temperature to extremely low levels during inactive periods like hibernation.
Appropriate treatment for patients with PTLPTL - Primary thyroid lymphoma depends on the type of lymphoma. Chemotherapy. Most PTL is treated successfully with chemotherapy. A common regimen includes CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisolone).
Hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto's thyroiditis is treated with thyroid hormone replacement agents such as levothyroxine, triiodothyronine or desiccated thyroid extract. A tablet taken once a day generally keeps the thyroid hormone levels normal.