hypothyroidism
Thyroid hormone deficiency
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces insufficient hormones, slowing metabolism.
Symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, cold sensitivity, and depression.
The most common cause is Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder.
Treatment typically involves daily synthetic thyroid hormone: She's been managing her hypothyroidism with medication for years.
Difficult, infrequent waste elimination
- dry skinDehydrated outer layer
- brittle nailsEasily broken finger coverings
- hair lossDiminishing scalp coverage
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
bradycardia · puffy face · hoarse voice · muscle weakness · joint pain · menstrual irregularities · depression · slow heart rate
Enlarged thyroid gland
- levothyroxineSynthetic hormone medication
- T4Immune cell type
- T3Third thoracic vertebra
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
endocrinology · hormone replacement · subclinical · cretinism
State of utter depletion
- tirednessState of needing rest
- sluggishnessState of slow movement
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
lethargy · malaise · brain fog · sleepiness · weariness · listlessness · somnolence · languor
Inefficient energy conversion rate
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
- high cholesterolExcess blood lipids
- fluid retentionAbnormal water accumulation in tissues
- poor appetiteReduced desire for food
constipation
Difficult, infrequent waste elimination
- dry skinDehydrated outer layer
- brittle nailsEasily broken finger coverings
- hair lossDiminishing scalp coverage
weight gain · bradycardia · puffy face · hoarse voice · muscle weakness · joint pain · menstrual irregularities · depression · slow heart rate · muscle cramps
goiter
Enlarged thyroid gland
- levothyroxineSynthetic hormone medication
- T4Immune cell type
- T3Third thoracic vertebra
autoimmune · endocrinology · hormone replacement · subclinical · cretinism
exhaustion
State of utter depletion
- tirednessState of needing rest
- sluggishnessState of slow movement
- weaknessDeficiency in force
drowsiness · lethargy · malaise · brain fog · sleepiness · weariness · listlessness · somnolence · languor · enervation
slow metabolism
Inefficient energy conversion rate
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
- high cholesterolExcess blood lipids
- fluid retentionAbnormal water accumulation in tissues
poor appetite · insulin resistance · hyperlipidemia · water retention
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