Hypothyroidism is completely curable and the damage is largely reversible. Patients nearly always have a prognosis for a long and healthy life. Treatment is simple and usually consists of taking medication once a day to augment the thyroid gland in its hormone production. Synthroid for example is a brand name medication in tablet form consisting of Synthetic T4. There are also animal derived tablets such as Amour brand available which will consist of both T4 and T3. Synthetic T3 exists also, but is less commonly prescribed.
Thyroid problems affect over 20 million Americans with approximately two million more having this condition and not know it yet. Under active thyroid can affect anyone, but women tend to have a greater risk for this illness. It also affects people with rheumatoid arthritis, pernicious anemia, vitiligo as well as others.
There are two types of thyroid conditions that occur due to thyroid gland abnormality, overactive thyroid known as hyperthyroidism, or an under active thyroid, or hypothyroidism. Any thyroid abnormality can wreak havoc on a patient's way of life, so it helps to understand the thyroid and its dysfunctions so we can do something about it if you suspect you have a condition.
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