Underactive Thyroid

A thyroid imbalance can have a cascading effect throughout your entire body. Your thyroid gland is a small butterfly shaped organ in your neck that is responsible for producing thyroid hormones that are released into the bloodstream. These hormones are responsible for several of your body’s functions including breathing, digestion, bone health, and body temperature.

Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland isn’t producing enough thyroid hormones. It can take a while for the symptoms of hypothyroidism to become noticeable and they can often be attributed to other conditions like stress and ageing. You may not know you’re suffering from an underactive thyroid until the condition becomes more severe. At this point, the symptoms can seriously impact your quality of life. The symptoms of hypothyroidism will also depend on the severity of the condition.

Hypothyroidism is a common condition that is the result of an underactive thyroid. Your thyroid is a small gland in the front of your neck just below your larynx (voice box) that produces hormones your body needs to function properly. The thyroid is part of your endocrine system, the system that’s responsible for creating the hormones that control many of your body’s functions.

Key Takeaway
It's better to know symptoms and causes behind common conditions like thyroid problems. The best way to prevent them is to make changes in your lifestyle and consult your doctor to understand how much at risk your body is for any type of thyroid disorders.

Although medical science has advanced beyond conventional medications, any treatment that interferes with your natural body functions is likely to cause harmful side effects in the long run.

Located in your neck in front of your windpipe is a small, butterfly-shaped gland called the thyroid. The thyroid is part of the endocrine system and takes iodine from the foods you eat to produce two hormones called triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). T3 and T4 is carried by your bloodstream and reaches every cell within your body, affecting how your body functions. When you produce too much or you don’t produce enough of the hormones, your body will be affected in several ways.

The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located in the front of your neck. It is responsible for producing two hormones that the cells in your body need to function, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). When your thyroid produces normal amounts of these hormones, your cells and tissue function normally. However, if your thyroid level is too high or too low, you will feel the effects throughout your entire body.