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 Posted: 01/18/07 - 01:13 Post subject: Re: Hypothyroid problems |
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In a condition called hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid, the thyroid fails to produce sufficient quantities of the hormone that control metabolic activity in every cell of the body. This can be the result of the thyroid itself malfunctioning or due to the fact that it is not receiving the proper message from the brain to produce more hormones. As a result, all body systems function at a slower rate. Iodine deficiency was once the most frequent cause of hypothyroidism. There still exists a significant minority who don’t get enough or whose absorption is impaired. Nowadays, the most frequent cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder in which the body manufactures antibodies that attack thyroid tissue and suppress production of the thyroid hormone. Stress, nutritional deficiencies, inactivity, some medications, and hormonal fluctuation as a result of pregnancy and menopause also play a role to hormonal underproduction. Hypothyroidism is more common in women. Most common is estrogen dominance, where relatively higher estrogen levels suppress thyroid function. This predisposition can occur throughout a woman’s life. The effects of stress and the balance stress hormones are also important in thyroid function. Toxic metals can also interference with thyroid activity. Although h hypothyroidism can wreak havoc upon your entire body, it is easy to treat, especially if caught in its early stages. For people with more severe cases, the use of thyroid hormone replacement may be required, even require it, you should complement this regime of supplementation with dietary changes, stress-reducing activities, exercise, and general hormone balancing. A word of caution: the blood test to diagnose the disease is extremely unreliable and often fails to catch mild to moderate cases of the disorder, consider working with a more holistic doctor for preventative care. Besides the basal body temperature, it may be of more help to run a saliva or urine thyroid test.
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Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to function adequately, resulting in reduced levels of thyroid hormone in the body. Cretinism is a type of hypothyroidism that occurs at birth and results in stunted physical growth and mental development. Severe hypothyroidism is called myxedema.
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