Thursday, April 4, 2013

What Causes Hypothyroidism And What Are It's Symptoms?

By James Kupe


Hypothyroidism has become a very common problem, with millions of people around the world suffering with the disease every day. Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid stops creating the hormones your body needs to stimulate your metabolism effectively. Because of this, your body doesn't have the ability to keep all of the important processes it needs to stay healthy.

Over the years, lots of research has led to medical experts discovering that the condition tends to be more common in people over the age of 50, but younger people can suffer from it as well. In addition to everything else, one of the big problems is that Hypothyroidism can increase the level of cholesterol in your blood, which in some cases can lead to heart disease and diabetes.

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.

If you think you are suffering from Hypothyroidism, the first thing you should know is that it's quite a common disease these days, and it can occur for lots of different reasons. One very common cause is due to people having unhealthy and unhygienic eating habits (or not taking really good care with the food they prepare) leading to thyroid problems.

Eating a lot of starchy or sugary foods can also cause problems with your thyroid gland. Or if you are stressed, that's another thing that can mess up your thyroid. There are also a number of autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Atrophic Thyroiditis that can cause you problems. Another thing that can often cause Hypothyroidism include exposure to any kind of radiation treatment because it can damage 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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