What are thyroid hormones?
Hypothyroidism also called goiter is a disease due to a malfunction of the thyroid gland, which is running slower than normal. Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disease affecting 3-5% of the population. In medicina talk about the symptoms of hypothyroidism.
What are thyroid hormones?
The thyroid gland is in front of the neck, It produces thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormone plays an essential role for the proper function of the body’s cells. To produce these hormones needs iodine. The two most important thyroid hormones are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)
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They help regulate growth and development
* Heart rate
* Blood pressure
* Body temperature
* The body’s metabolic rate (or the speed at which the ingested food is converted into energy)
Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
*Symptoms can range from milder to more severe.
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Increased body feeling cold, even with very hot in summer.
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Fatigue and lack of appetite, but they retain fluid.
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There may be fluctuations in the weight of the person.
*Voice changes, may become hoarse and rough.
*Swelling of the face or neck, neck, back, hands or feet.
*Nails become brittle and slow to grow.
*The body hair and hair are more fragile and prone to falling.