What Is Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is when your thyroid does not produce enough hormone. Everything slows down.
Causes
- Hashimoto’s thyroiditis — most common
- Thyroid surgery or RAI
- Medications — lithium, amiodarone
Symptoms
- Fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance
- Dry skin, hair loss
- Constipation
- Depression, brain fog
- Muscle weakness
Treatment
Levothyroxine daily on empty stomach. TSH rechecked 6–8 weeks after dose change.
Source: American Thyroid Association, NLM MedlinePlus.
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