Hypothyroidism
is a condition wherein the thyroid gland failed to produce thyroid hormones.
These thyroid hormones are responsible for the body’s growth and development.
This condition is possibly caused by Hashimoto's
Thyroiditis, Lymphocytic thyroiditis, Thyroid
destruction after radioactive iodine treatment and surgery, hypothalamic disease and
pituitary injury.
The
symptoms of Hypothyroidism disease are not really that clear because its symptoms can
also be similar with other conditions. However, the symptoms of this condition
become clearer when the condition becomes worst.
Here are
some of its symptoms:
·Depression
·Fatigue
·Cannot tolerate cold condition
·Wanting to sleep too much
·Weight gain
·Dry hair and dry skin
·Constipation
·Muscle cramps
·Swelling of the legs
·Decreased concentration
As the
condition worsens, it has additional symptoms like slowing of heart rate,
puffiness around the eye region, a drop in body temperature and heart failure.
This kind
of condition can be treated if diagnosed at an early stage. So if you have
these symptoms go and visit your doctor. It is better to know now than be sorry
later. This condition can be life threatening. It can result to coma-myxedema
coma to be exact.
