Hypothyroidism

MAGALY

@magaly1672799018 · 11 Apr 2022

Hypothyroidism

#health The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located between the larynx and trachea, in the region before the neck.
When this gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone to maintain metabolism, body functions slow down. Those who suffer from this anomaly gain weight, feel tired and become forgetful, but there are other very diverse and confusing symptoms.
Women are five times more likely to get hypothyroidism than men. Pregnancy and age increase the risk. By age 60, up to 17 percent of women suffer from this disease and millions of people suffer from undiagnosed hypothyroidism.
Some of the symptoms are cold intolerance, fatigue, weight gain, heavy periods, hoarse voice, dry skin and scalp, poor memory, loss of vigor, depression, sleep disorders and hair loss.
This disease can be detected with an ordinary blood test, which can reveal an underactive thyroid.
The treatment for this disease is to administer a daily dose of hormone replacement drugs.