What Is Hypothyroidism And What Causes The Disease?

By James Kupe


While it might be cold comfort to be told you are suffering with Hypothyroidism, it has become a very common problem and you are certainly not alone. In fact, millions of people around the world suffer with the disease every day. That means there are likely new treatments being developed to help you life with the condition. Hypothyroidism happens when your thyroid gland stops making the hormones you need to regulate and stimulate your body's metabolism. If your metabolism is all out of whack, it's very hard for your body to stay strong and healthy.

Millions of dollars have already been spent on researching Hypothyroidism, with spending still ongoing. Researchers have discovered that the disease is more prevalent in people over 50, but that's not to say that people below the age of 50 can't contract the disease. An increase in your body's cholesterol level is probably one of the biggest problems caused by Hypothyroidism, which as you know, can lead to heart disease and diabetes if not treated properly.

In the early stages, Hypothyroidism can have many symptoms including mental fatigue and a general feeling of weakness of your body. You might gain weight for no apparent reason, or you may have unexplained feelings of sadness or depression.

One of the first things you need to know if you've been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism is that it's very common, and there are lots of different causes in our modern society. While this doesn't apply to everyone, having unhealthy or unhygienic eating habits can be an obvious but often misunderstood cause of thyroid problems.

If you eat a lot of starchy or sugary foods, they can also cause a range of problems with your thyroid gland. Or if your home or work situation leaves you feeling uptight and stressed, that's another way your thyroid can start to play up. Similarly, there are autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Atrophic Thyroiditis that can cause all kinds of problems for your thyroid. Another cause of Hypothyroidism can be exposure to some types of radiation treatment because they can do damage to your thyroid gland.

Common medications such as Lithium and Interferon Alpha can cause side effects which include Hypothyroidism, as can some kinds of bacterial infections. If your diet is low or severely lacking in iodine, that can be a cause. There are also a number of Pituitary gland diseases, plus things such as Autoimmune Thyroiditis which can cause the disease.

There are quite a few different ways to treat Hypothyroidism. These days, many people are worried about the potential side effects of some drugs, so they are turning to natural remedies and treatments. While natural treatments for Hypothyroidism are not going to help everyone, they can often be used, in addition to the treatments your doctor or health professional prescribes, to help relieve the pain and other symptoms you are suffering.




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