6 warning signs you might be suffering from hypothyroidism without knowing it

Hypothyroidism:

When your thyroid gland’s performance is underactive, this results in low production of the thyroid hormones, T3 and Thyroxine. These hormones are responsible for the way your body utilizes energy and its underproduction leads to the slowing down of your body’s system.

Who is more likely to have hypothyroidism:

There are some factors that contribute to a person having hypothyroidism. The points are noted below:

• If you had a thyroid problem before, like a goiter.
• If you had surgery or radioactive therapy to treat a thyroid disorder.
• If you received any kind of radiation treatment for the cheat, neck or thyroid.
• If you have a family history of thyroid disease.
• If you were pregnant in the past six months.
• If you have Turner’s syndrome (condition affecting females where one X chromosome is partially or entirely missing).

Symptoms of hypothyroidism:

• Fatigue
• Low cold tolerance
• Weight gain
• Unusually dry skin
• Slowed heart rate
• Joint and muscle pain

How to manage hypothyroidism:

Hypothyroidism is one of the most common conditions a person goes through however it can be managed very easily.

After your physician or endocrinologist, diagnoses you with hypothyroidism, you are to consume the medicine prescribed, which is usually levothyroxine.

Additionally, you are to manage your diet by having plenty of fruits, vegetables keeping a check on your fats, carbohydrates, iodine and protein consumption.