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Hypothyroidism, also referred to as an underactive thyroid gland, is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones, creating a deficiency of thyroid hormone in the body. This condition is common, affecting about 12% of women and 2% of men worldwide. In fact, women are ten times more likely to develop hypothyroidism than men.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The thyroid gland, a highly vascular, brownish-red gland located in the lower neck, produces thyroid hormones. The gland varies from an H to a U shape and is formed btwo 2 elongated lateral lobes with superior and inferior poles connected by a median isthmus. It has an average height of 12-15 mm. <\/span><\/p>\n

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What Happens in Hypothyroidism?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hashimoto’s Disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in areas with adequate iodine intakes. This is an autoimmune disease characterized by the self-destruction of thyroid cells and is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in individuals older than six in the United States. <\/span>In this condition, your immune system makes cells that attack your thyroid gland, which keeps it from working correctly. <\/span>The treatment of choice for Hashimoto Thyroiditis, or hypothyroidism from any cause,\u00a0 is thyroid hormone replacement, orally administered levothyroxine sodium. Surprisingly, this<\/span> chemically made, or synthetic thyroid hormone, works just like natural thyroid hormones in the body<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The deficiency of thyroid hormone has a wide range of effects. Systemic effects are the result of changes in metabolic processes.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, achlorhydria ( absence of gastric acid ) and prolonged intestinal transit time can occur in hypothyroidism. Delayed puberty, anovulation, menstrual irregularities, and infertility are common. People with menstrual irregularities or infertility should routinely conduct TSH screening.<\/span><\/p>\n

Decreased thyroid hormone can cause increased levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. In addition, hypothyroidism may increase insulin resistance, predisposing a person with hypothyroidism to an increased risk of developing diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Do You Know If You Have Hypothyroidism?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hypothyroidism commonly manifests as slowing physical and mental activity but may be asymptomatic (show no symptoms). Symptoms are often subtle and neither sensitive nor specific, so it is best to check with your doctor if you have suspicions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The following are symptoms of hypothyroidism:<\/span><\/p>\n