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An under-active thyroid is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain important hormones.
It seldom causes symptoms in the early stages, but, over time, untreated hypothyroidism can cause a number of health problems, such as depression, severe fatigue, obesity, joint pain, infertility and Heart disease.
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Does under active thyroid affect sex drive?
Yes, hypOthyroid conditions usually affect the patient's sex drive.
Can men have hypothyroid disease?
Yes, men can have under-active thyroid glands.
Is Levothyroxine prescribed for an under-active thyroid or an over-active thyroid?
Levothyroxine is prescribed for an under-active thyroid, also known as hypothyroidism. It is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4) and helps to restore normal hormone levels, alleviating symptoms associated with low thyroid function. For an over-active thyroid, or hyperthyroidism, different treatments are typically used, such as antithyroid medications or radioactive iodine.
How do you regulate a under active thyroid?
An under active thyroid (also known as hypothyroid) is regulated by taking daily prescribed thyroid medication, as directed by a doctor. To make sure a patient is taking the proper amount of thyroid medication, thyroid hormone levels are monitored through regular blood tests.
What is active thyroid?
An under active thyroid produces too little of necessary thyroid hormones. Thyroid diseases are very common and can be treated with medication. With proper treatment, thyroid hormone levels can be restored and you will likely notice improvement in your symptoms as feeling less fatigue and weight control.
Difference between thyrotoxicosis and hyperthyroidism?
Thyrotoxicosis: A condition resulting from excessive concentrations of thyroid hormones in the body, as in hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism: the overproduction of thyroid hormones by an overactive thyroid.
What can happen when you have a normal thyroid but take medications for and under active thyroid?
It can cause your thyroid to stop producing and cause major issues. Cindy Dronebarger 5402946698
What is the result if the TSH level is 6.1 on diagnosis test?
Thyroid is under active
Can an under active thyroid stop ones period?
Yes, your period can be delayed from it.
How does the pituitary gland affect behavior?
The thyroid gland itself doesn't necessarily affect a person's behavior. However, a thyroid condition can affect a person's mental health. Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) can cause anxiety and irritability. Conversely, hypothyroidism (under active thyroid) can cause depression.
What is over active thyroid?
Having an over active thyroid means that your thyroid is producing too much of its hormone.
Euthyroid means a hyperactive thyroid gland?
No, actually euthyroid means a normally functioning thyroid gland; it is a state of normal thyroid gland function. The term hyperthyroid means that the thyroid is overactive, and hypothyroid refers to an under active thyroid.
