Our body is a combination of various hormones and they all perform different functions.
One of the hormones is Thyroid, whose main function is to maintain metabolism rate in our body and help in the growth and development of the body.The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland in the neck which produces the thyroid hormones. When the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones required for the development, this condition is known as hypothyreosis or Hypothyroidism.One simple way to prevent this condition is to have proper intake of iodine-rich foods, such as fish and dairy products.

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

• Fatigue
• Hair loss or dry hair
• Swelling of the thyroid gland
• Problem in cold temperatures
• Muscle cramps and frequent muscle aches
• Constipation
• Depression
• Pale skin
• Memory loss
• Weight gain or difficulty in losing weight
• Weakness

Complications of Hypothyroidism

Untreated hypothyroidism may cause:

• In pregnancy cases, it can cause problem in the development of the baby.
• Depression
• Coma or memory loss
• Obesity
• Heart attack
• Infertility

Treatment for Hypothyroidism

T4 replacement/Hormone replacement –There are pills to replace this hormone deficiency. Taking the prescribed pills regularly can treat Hypothyroidism, but a word of caution. Taking too much or too little dose can be dangerous, so it is necessary to consult a doctor before starting these pills and it should be taken only under the supervision of doctors, so that they can properly monitor the increase or decrease in the level of hormones. This medicine is not like other medicines, as it is a replacement of a hormone. The dose of this pill varies from person to person depending upon the age, weight and other medical conditions.

Another thing to keep in mind is intake of iodine rich food.

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