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What is Hypothyroidism?
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Summary: Hypothyroidism is a misunderstood condition and also misdiagnosed. Though the symptoms of hypothyroidism can be problematic, the traditional medical approach to hypothyroidism is with synthetic hormone replacement with various side effects.
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What is Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is a condition caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. Causes of hypothyroidism can be an iodine deficiency, a deficiency of thyroid stimulating hormones (TSH) from the pituitary or an overall lack of health that can cause either.
Causes of Hypothyroidism
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is an auto-immune hypothyroidism that has a relationship to the consumption of gluten containing foods.
Secondary hypothyroidism is caused by the pituitary not creating enough TSH and that can be caused by damage to the pituitary, a tumor, radiation or surgery.
Tertiary hypothyroidism is when the hypothalamus fails to produce sufficient thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH). TRH prompts the pituitary gland to produce thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Hence may also be termed hypothalamic-pituitary-axis hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism Symptoms
Hypothyroidism symptoms can include though are not limited to:
- Fatigue
- Cold intolerance, increased sensitivity to cold
- Depression
- Muscle cramps and joint pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Goiter
- Thin, brittle fingernails
- Thin, brittle hair
- Weight gain and water retention
- Bradycardia (low heart rate – less than sixty beats per minute)
- Constipation
- Thinning of the outer third of the eyebrows
- Low basal body temperature
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