Hypothyroid Treatment
Hypothyroidism
Description
An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism | University of Maryland Medical Center
Alternative Names
Autoimmune thyroiditis;
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
What is Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. Hypothyroidism can be caused by the autoimmune disorder Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, irradiation or surgical removal of the thyroid gland, and medications that reduce thyroid hormone levels. Anyone can develop hypothyroidism, but people who are most at risk include those who are over age 50 and female. However, only a small percentage of people have full-blown (overt) hypothyroidism. Many more have mildly underactive thyroid glands (subclinical hypothyroidism).
Symptoms of hypothyroidism include
Description
An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism | University of Maryland Medical Center
Alternative Names
Autoimmune thyroiditis;
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
What is Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. Hypothyroidism can be caused by the autoimmune disorder Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, irradiation or surgical removal of the thyroid gland, and medications that reduce thyroid hormone levels. Anyone can develop hypothyroidism, but people who are most at risk include those who are over age 50 and female. However, only a small percentage of people have full-blown (overt) hypothyroidism. Many more have mildly underactive thyroid glands (subclinical hypothyroidism).
Symptoms of hypothyroidism include
- Fatigue
- Difficulty concentrating
- Feeling cold
- Headache
- Muscle and joint aches
- Weight gain, despite diminished appetite
- Constipation
- Dry skin
- Coarse hair, hair loss
- Hoarse voice
- Depression
- Menstrual irregularities (either heavier-than-normal or lighter-than-normal bleeding)
- Milky discharge from the breasts (galactorrhea)
