Govingee,35 years old,has recently become lethargic and his skin feels very cool but puffy to the touch.When you take his pulse,you note that it seems abnormally low.What condition might Govingee have?

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The symptoms of lethargy and cool, puffy skin are consistent with hypothyroidism, which is caused by low levels of thyroid hormone. A low pulse can also be a symptom of hypothyroidism. Excess calcitonin is associated with conditions such as medullary thyroid cancer, but this would not cause the symptoms described. Accumulating aldosterone is associated with conditions such as Conn's syndrome, but this would not cause the symptoms described. Low growth hormone is associated with conditions such as hypopituitarism, but this would not cause the specific symptoms described.

Govingee,35 Years Old,has Recently Become Lethargic and His Skin Feels