Hypothyroidism

📖What is Hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland, located in the front of the neck, does not produce enough thyroid hormone to meet the body's needs, causing many of the body's metabolic processes to slow down. Thyroid hormone regulates metabolism throughout nearly every organ system, so its deficiency produces a wide range of symptoms affecting energy levels, weight, temperature regulation, mood, and more. In India and globally, the most common cause is an autoimmune condition called Hashimoto's thyroiditis, in which the immune system gradually damages the thyroid gland, alongside iodine deficiency, which remains relevant in certain regions despite widespread salt iodisation programmes. Hypothyroidism often develops slowly, and its symptoms can be subtle and easily attributed to other causes, meaning the condition frequently goes undiagnosed for some time. Diagnosis through a simple blood test and daily thyroid hormone replacement therapy generally provide excellent, long-lasting symptom control.

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