effects of hypothyroidism on the body
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Hypothyroidism - Topic Overview If you are looking for information about when the thyroid makes too much thyroid hormone, see the topic Hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism means your thyroid is not making enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. It makes hormones that control the way your body uses energy. Having a low level of thyroid hormone affects your whole body. It can make you feel tired and weak. If hypothyroidism is not treated, it can raise your cholesterol levels.
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Hypothyroidism Diet + Natural Treatment Some of the most common warning signs of hypothyroidism include: (1) 1  Fatigue. 2  Depression and anxiety. 3  Weight gain. 4  Infertility. Feeling cold. 5  Constipation. Muscle aches and tenderness.  Stiffness and swelling in the 1  joints. Hair  loss. Rough, 1  cracked skin. Trouble 2  breathing. Changes in the menstrual  cycle.
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Overview These hormones directly regulate or influence metabolism, body weight, heart rate, body temperature, breathing, nervous system functions, and muscle activity. In Hashimoto’s disease, damage to the thyroid gland decreases thyroid hormone production.
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hypothyroidism The thyroid produces hormones that influence every organ, tissue, and cell in the body. Thyroid hormones also control heart rate, body weight, body temperature, energy level, muscle strength and menstrual regularity. When the thyroid becomes faulty or malfunctions, metabolic disorders occur.
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Overview By Mayo Clinic Staff. Print. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain important hormones. Women, especially those older than age 60, are more likely to have hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism upsets the normal balance of chemical reactions in your body. It seldom causes symptoms in the early stages, but over time, untreated hypothyroidism can cause a number of health problems, such as obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease.
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- Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid disease, is a common disorder. With hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is located in the front lower part of your neck.Hormones released by the gland travel through your bloodstream and affect nearly every part of your body, from your heart and brain, to your muscles and skin.ith hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is located in the front lower part of your neck. Hormones released by the gland travel through your bloodstream and affect nearly every part of your body, from your heart and brain, to your muscles and skin.
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- Symptoms of hypothyroidism usually appear slowly over months or years. Symptoms and signs may include: 1  Coarse and thinning hair. 2  Dry skin. 3  Brittle nails. 4  A yellowish tint to the skin. 5  Slow body movements. 6  Cold skin. 7  Inability to tolerate cold.
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Side Effects of Hypothyroidism Weight Gain. Weight gain is one of the primary side effects associated with hypothyroidism. Low levels of thyroid hormones within the body slow the metabolism of ingested food sources. This causes a decrease in the rate at which your body burns calories, which causes weight gain. This condition can also cause fluid retention, which can lead to swelling of facial tissue or body muscles.
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What Is Levothyroxine (Synthroid)? They also affect a person's growth and development. If untreated, hypothyroidism can lead to poor growth, slow speech, loss of energy, weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, and increased sensitivity to cold temperatures. Levothyroxine can help reverse these symptoms.
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About the Thyroid Gland These hormones, which are also referred to as T3 (liothyronine) and T4 (levothyroxine), affect almost every cell in your body, and help control your body’s functions. If you have too little thyroid hormone in your blood, your body slows down. This condition is called hypothyroidism.
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Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is more common in women and people over age 50. The most common cause of hypothyroidism is thyroiditis. Swelling and inflammation damage the thyroid gland's cells. Causes of this problem include: The immune system attacking the thyroid gland. Viral infections (common cold) or other respiratory infections.
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Hypothyroidism: What Every Patient Needs to Know Myxedema coma, the most severe form of hypothyroidism, is rare. It can be caused by an infection, illness, exposure to cold, or certain medications. Symptoms and signs of myxedema coma include: 1  Below normal body temperature. 2  Decreased breathing. 3  Low blood pressure. 4  Low blood sugar.
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Thyroid Disease Inadequate thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism) may cause increased body weight, primarily due to an accumulation of excess body fluid and salt. They also cause sleepiness and fatigue, a decreased taste for food, constipation, and slow heart rate.
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Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) The thyroid gland in the neck is important for regulating the body's metabolism. With an underactive thyroid, also called hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland does not make enough of the thyroid hormone called thyroxine. This can make someone feel tired, gain weight, feel depressed, feel more sensitive to the cold, have dry skin and hair or experience muscle aches.
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Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid and sometimes hypothyreosis, is a common disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone.It can cause a number of symptoms, such as poor ability to tolerate cold, a feeling of tiredness, and weight gain.orldwide, too little iodine in the diet is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. In countries with enough iodine in the diet, the most common cause of hypothyroidism is the autoimmune condition Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
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- Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include: 1  Fatigue and sluggishness. 2  Increased sensitivity to cold. 3  Constipation. Pale, dry skin.  A puffy 1  face. Brittle nails.  Hair 1  loss. Enlargement of the 2  tongue. Unexplained weight  gain. Muscle aches, tenderness and 1  stiffness. Joint pain and 2  stiffness. Muscle  weakness.
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Thyroid Problems Symptoms of hypothyroidism usually appear slowly over months or years. Symptoms and signs may include: 1  Coarse and thinning hair. 2  Dry skin. 3  Brittle nails. 4  A yellowish tint to the skin. 5  Slow body movements.
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Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) The thyroid gland in the neck is important for regulating the body's metabolism. With an underactive thyroid, also called hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland does not make enough of the thyroid hormone called thyroxine.ormones released by the gland travel through your bloodstream and affect nearly every part of your body, from your heart and brain, to your muscles and skin. The thyroid controls how your body's cells use energy from food, a process called metabolism.
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- Examples of the most common hypothyroidism symptoms include weight gain, constipation, depression, feeling run down, thinning or brittle hair or nails, intolerance to cold, loss of libido, and sleepiness.
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- For example, iron-deficiency anemia (insufficient iron) is more common in people with hypothyroidism. Symptoms or signs of anemia include: 1  Feeling tired or weak. 2  Pale appearance to the lining of lower eyelids. 3  palpitations, fast or irregular heart beat.
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Hypothyroidism: Overview, Causes, and Symptoms Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone. Since the main purpose of thyroid hormone is to run the body's metabolism, it is understandable that people with this condition will have symptoms associated with a slow metabolism.
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TALKING ABOUT YOUR HYPOTHYROIDISM SYMPTOMS Symptoms of Hypothyroidism. Your thyroid can affect many parts of your body. Hypothyroidism can be more than just your TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) number. It’s bigger than just a blood test; it’s also the symptoms you may be experiencing.
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- Anemia. For example, iron-deficiency anemia (insufficient iron) is more common in people with hypothyroidism. Symptoms or signs of anemia include: 1  Feeling tired or weak. 2  Pale appearance to the lining of lower eyelids. 3  palpitations, fast or irregular heart beat. 4  faintness and breathlessness.
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- Hypothyroidism can cause many different symptoms, such as: 1  Feeling tired, weak, or depressed. 2  Dry skin and brittle nails. 3  Not being able to stand the cold. 4  Constipation. 5  Memory problems or having trouble thinking clearly.
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Hypothyroidism - Symptoms Mild (subclinical) hypothyroidism often causes no symptoms or vague symptoms that may be attributed to aging, such as memory problems, dry skin, and fatigue. Symptoms of hypothyroidism during and after pregnancy include fatigue, weight loss, dizziness, depression, and memory and concentration problems. Because of the range of symptoms, hypothyroidism can be mistaken for depression, especially during and after pregnancy.
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Thyroid Disorders and Diabetes In women of reproductive age, hypothyroidism can impair fertility and increase the risk of miscarriage during the second trimester. Other symptoms may include a goiter (an enlarged thyroid gland), fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, depression, dry skin, brittle hair, fluid retention, muscle weakness, and constipation.