Symptoms Of Hypothyroidism Health Feed

Hypothyroidism has become a common ailment among people in India nowadays. Women are major victims of Hypothyroidism, as pregnancy and menopause put them at higher risk. Lack of nutrition, lack of exercise and stress play a huge role in Thyroid disorders especially hypothyroidism.

1. What is Thyroid Gland?


1. The Thyroid Gland is a butterfly-shaped gland which is situated below your Adam's apple.
2. Thyroid Gland secrets several hormones, collectively called as Thyroi...more

There is an effect named the'butterfly effect. This effect generally talks about how everything is connected to each other and a very small change caused in the starting point will create some serious issues at the end. The same effect can be observed in the case of our thyroid gland. Thyroid gland of our body is considered as the master of our metabolism. The activities (crucial body functions) controlled by the production of hormones from this gland are regulation of temper...more

Hypothyroidism is a condition caused by deficiency of thyroid hormone. The main duty of thyroid hormone is to maintain the metabolism of the body. Hence, the person having Hypothyroidism will experience slow metabolism. Hypo means underactive, which means the lack of thyroid hormones in the body.

Types of Hypothyroidism

This happens when the functioning thyroid gland fail to produce T3 and T4. As a result, pituitary gland releases Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). TSH is the ...more

Hypothyroidism is a medical condition that is characterized by an underactive thyroid gland, which controls the metabolism process. As a result, your metabolism rate is affected. If you are experiencing symptoms such as dry skin, bowel-related problems such as constipation, muscle cramps, depression and sensitivity to cold, then it is advised to for a diagnosis to ascertain whether you are suffering from hypothyroidism. After you are diagnosed with the condition, discuss your condition with the ...more

Healthy foods, controlled portion sizes, and regular exercise these are key components to losing weight. But if you have hypothyroidism, your underactive thyroid gland may also play a role.

If hypothyroidism is inadequately treated it can be harder to lose weight, since the thyroid is a large regulator of metabolic function. (weight gain is often the first noticeable symptom of low thyroid.) the most important thing you can do for weight loss and for your overall health is to get ...more

Symptoms of hypothyroidism:-
Fatigue.
Weakness.
Weight gain or increased difficulty losing weight.
Coarse, dry hair.
Dry, rough pale skin.
Hair loss.
Cold intolerance (you can't tolerate cold temperatures like those around you)
Muscle cramps and frequent muscle aches.
please mention your symptoms and thyroid hormone levels so that proper medication and suggestion can be given to you.

Major symptoms include fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, dry skin and unexplained weight gain.
Treatment is usually with thyroxine supplements.

Symptoms of thyroid disorder are usually non specific. Symptoms of hypothyroidism are feeling tired, feeling cold, low appetite, constipation, little wt gain etc. Opposite happens in hyperthyroidism. Females have irregular periods in both hypo and hyperthyroidism.

Dear Lybrate user, - The signs & symptoms for dengue can include, fever, headache, muscle & joint pain, pain behind eyeballs, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, skin rash & in severe cases bleeding from internal organs & organ failure
- for hypothyroidism, thyroid panel test is done & then depending on the results & other signs & symptoms, appropriate medicine can be prescribed by your treating doctor.

Ya few symptoms of hypothyroidism. U can do a thyroid profile and then chat online will guide you futher.