Thyroid disorders impact how your body uses energy. The thyroid gland in your neck makes hormones that control heart rate, temperature, mood, and metabolism.
When the thyroid makes too many or too few hormones, you may develop a thyroid disorder like hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
What is Hypothyroidism?
With hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland is underactive and doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. This slows down your metabolism.
Symptoms include:
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Feeling cold
- Muscle weakness
- Dry skin
- Depression
What causes hypothyroidism?
- Hashimoto’s disease - an autoimmune disorder where antibodies attack the thyroid
- Treatment for hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid surgery
- Radiation therapy
- Not getting enough iodine
- Some medications
What is Hyperthyroidism?
With
hyperthyroidism, the thyroid makes more thyroid hormone than the body needs. This speeds up your metabolism.
Symptoms include:
- Unexplained weight loss
- Rapid heartbeat
- Sweating
- Anxiety
- Shaking hands
- Sleep problems
What causes hyperthyroidism?
- Graves’ disease - an autoimmune disorder where antibodies overstimulate the thyroid
- Noncancerous growths on the thyroid
- Inflammation of the thyroid
- Excess iodine intake
How is hypothyroidism treated?
Hypothyroidism is treated with synthetic thyroxine pills like
levothyroxine to replace the thyroid hormone. With treatment, most people can manage their symptoms.
We recommend getting a full thyroid panel at
Hormone Revive to accurately diagnose and create a customized treatment plan for your thyroid disorder. Our compassionate doctors and nurses provide
individualized care to help you
regain energy,
stabilize mood, and
optimize health.
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