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An adult patient suffers from low heart rate, low metabolic rate and low body temperature. He also lacks alertness, intelligence and initiative. What can be this disease? What can be its cause and cure ?

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1. The above symptoms indicate that the person is suffering from Myxoedema.

2. Myxoedema is condition caused due to hypothyroidism. 

3. Hypothyroidism causes deficiency of thyroid hormones like T3 and T4 (thyroxine). This results in low BMR. 

4. This condition can be cured by giving injections of thyroxine or tablets containing hormone preparation.

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