Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism may not be noticable in the beginning however, if left untreated could cause a numerous amount of health issues including; joint pain, obesity and heart disease. The symptoms of hypothyroidism vary depending on the severity in the lack of hormones. Some common symptoms include; weight gain, fatigue, and increased sensitivity to cold. Most of the causes that are related to hypothyroidism are due to autoimmune disease. Autoimmune disease is when your immune system begins to produce antibodies that attack ones own tissues. Hypothyroidism like other autoimminue diseases is not ideal and is not something an individual wants to live with as there are medications that must be taken to produce a sufficient amount of thyroid hormone.
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