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 (underactive thyroid) Treatment. Standard treatment for hypothyroidism involves daily use of the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Levothroid, Synthroid, others). This oral medication restores adequate hormone levels, reversing the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism.