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What is hypothyroidism?

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Hypothyroidism sufferers feel like their body has slowed down.1 They experience symptoms like dry skin, fatigue, weight gain, feeling cold, constipation, and depression.2

Hypothyroidism is a difficult to diagnose but treatable disease of the thyroid gland,3 which is located in the front of the neck.2 The thyroid gland regulates many metabolic processes, including growth and energy expenditure.4 When the thyroid is not producing enough hormones (underactive thyroid), people can experience the hypothyroidism symptoms listed above as well as heavy or irregular periods, poor appetite, trouble with memory, and brittle nails.2

Typically, these symptoms develop slowly and can be easily ignored or confused with aging.2 If you think you are experiencing any of the symptoms of hypothyroidism, speak to your doctor about being tested.

References:

1. Hypothyroidism. Thyroid Foundation of Canada. Accessed May 25, 2023. https://thyroid.ca/thyroid-disease-2/thyroid-patient-guides/hypothyroidism/ 2. Hypothyroidism. HealthLink BC. Accessed May 25, 2023. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/illnesses-conditions/thyroid/hypothyroidism 3. Hypothyroidism. Cleveland Clinic. Accessed May 29, 2023. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12120-hypothyroidism 4. Thyroid gland. Better Health. Accessed May 25, 2023. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/thyroid-gland

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