Signs And Symptoms For An Underactive Thyroid

                                        

Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid disease, is a common disorder. With hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. It's estimated that as many as 25 million Americans have a thyroid problem, and half of them have no idea that they do. Hypothyroidism, or an under-active thyroid, accounts for 90% of all thyroid imbalances.

It's not clear what causes Hashimoto’s disease, but it runs in families. It's also common in people with another immune system disorder, such as type 1 diabetes and vitiligo.

The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the center of your neck, is the master gland of metabolism.

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.

Women, particularly older women, are more likely to develop hypothyroidism than men. You are also more likely to develop hypothyroidism if you have a close family member with an autoimmune disease

How well your thyroid is functioning is inter-related with every system in your body. If your thyroid is not running optimally, then neither are you.

Fatigue after sleeping 8 to 10 hours a night or needing to take a nap daily.
Weight gain or the inability to lose weight.
Mood issues such as mood swings, anxiety or depression.
Hormone imbalances such as PMS, irregular periods, infertility and low sex drive.
Muscle pain, joint pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, or tendonitis.
Cold hands and feet, feeling cold when others are not, or having a body temperature consistently below 98.5.
Dry or cracking skin, brittle nails and excessive hair loss.
Constipation.
Mind issues such as brain fog, poor concentration or poor memory.
Neck swelling, snoring or hoarse voice.