Hypothyroidism Slideshow

Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments for Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism—when your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone—is extremely common, but it’s also a very treatable thyroid disorder. This slideshow explains the common causes, symptoms, and treatments of hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism: The Most Common Thyroid Disorder

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Hypothyroidism—also called underactive thyroid—is the most common thyroid disorder. It happens when your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone, which is essential because thyroid hormone helps regulate important body processes, such as your metabolism. But with low thyroid function, these body processes slow down.

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Written by Julie M. Gentile

Reviewed by Eren Berber MD

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Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid). Mayo Clinic Web site. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypothyroidism/DS00353. Published June 12, 2010. Accessed February 10, 2011.