Hypothyroidism: Do You Suffer From It?

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Excerpt taken from 'How To Beat Hypothyroidism Naturally'

The condition known as hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland does not function properly.

This results in the body having reduced levels of thyroid hormone in it.

are all symptoms of hypothyroidism.

There are different causes of hypothyroidism.

Cretinism is a type of hypothyroidism that develops at birth and results in stunted growth and mental development.

A common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis which is an autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland.

Damage done during radiation treatment or surgery to the thyroid gland to treat hyperthyroidism (an over active thyroid gland) is another common cause of hypothyroidism.

Also some drugs, such as phenylbutazone and lithium, sometimes also cause hypothyroidism.

Some people suffer from an enlargement of the thyroid gland which is known as goitre have hypothyroidism.

This is caused by an iodine deficiency which could be the result of eating too many foods that contain goitrogens such as:

or by another disorder which affects the thyroid hormone production.

A condition known as secondary hypothyroidism is caused by the hypothalamus or pituitary gland not stimulating the thyroid gland properly. Severe hypothyroidism is called myxedema.

Extreme iodine deficiency is another possible cause of hypothyroidism but this is rare.

Medical treatment of hypothyroidism consists of prescribing synthetic thyroid or desiccated thyroid hormone.

Naturopathic practitioners like to use desiccated natural thyroid complete with all thyroid hormones.

Thyroid hormone replacement is necessary in most cases of hypothyroidism.

Changing the diet will help with Hypothyroidism.

 

 

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