-
- Most common in women over 50MayoClinic.com: Hypothyroidism
- Infrequently causes symptoms in early stageMayoClinic.com: Hypothyroidism
- Over time causes infertility, obesity and heart diseaseMayoClinic.com: Hypothyroidism
-
-
Hypothyroidism is a thyroid disorder in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. Thyroid hormones control the rate of metabolism in the body. With the lack of these hormones the heart rate slows and the body slows down, feels tired and gains weight.
-
Symptoms
Symptoms usually develop slowly over years. Common symptoms include fatigue, unexplained weight gain, sensitivity to cold, constipation, heavier periods, depression and muscle pain and weakness. Without treatment symptoms can increase until coma or death.MayoClinic.com: Hypothyroidism Symptoms
-
-
Hypothyroidism Questions
Is hypothyroidism hereditary? Does it run in families? 2 AnswersIt does appear that way. Details can be found in both sources I have provided read more
hypothyroidism? Can hyper and hypo interchange and what cause and effect along with treatments. 2 AnswersI also have Hypothyroidism since 1991. When you are diagnosed,you either have an under active thyroid(hypo) or an overactive one(hyper)...you can't have both. Y... read more
Hi Dr. Oz, I take synthroid for hypothyroidism, can I still take ACAI? It says on the bottle if you have a thyroid condition, not to take it 1 AnswerDisclaimer: not Dr. Oz - not an MD - not medical advice. According to MDConsult (medical database): Levothyroxine Sodium Oral tablet Trade Names Levothroid | ... read more -



