Hypothyroidism is the disease state in humans
and in animals caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.
CAUSES
and in animals caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.- Iodine Deficiency
- Diseases such as Hashimoto thyroiditis
- Lack of thyroid gland
- Deficiency of hormones from the brain
Early symptoms
- Poor muscle tone
- Fatigue
- Cold intolerance, increased sensitivity to cold
- Depression
- Muscle cramps and joint pain
- Goiter
- Thin, brittle fingernails
- Thin, brittle hair
- Paleness
- Decreased sweating
- Dry, itchy skin
- Weight gain
- Bradycardia (low heart rate – less than sixty beats per minute)
- Constipation
- Slow speech and a hoarse breaking voice – deepening of the voice can also be noticed
- Dry puffy skin, especially on the face
- Thinning of the outer third of the eyebrows (sign of Hertoghe)
- Abnormal menstrual cycles
- Low basal body temperature
TREATMENT
- Hypothyroidism is treated with thyroid hormones (L-T4) and (L-T3) available in the form of tablets.
- Thyroid hormone is taken daily, and doctors can monitor blood levels to help assure proper dosing.
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ReplyDeleteWhen I first started treatment for hypothyroidism, I had to switch my dosage to natural thyroid supplements . My hypothyroid started to stabilize.
ReplyDeleteI've had a low thyroid problem for two years now and I take desiccated bovine thyroid pills . I'm glad its manageable at this moment and I can feel the difference.
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