Know the symptoms of a thyroid disorder

The thyroid isn't always a go-to for people when they're worried about their health. Usually, the heart, lungs, brain or bones are the primary parts of the body we're focused on when trying to identify health issues. But the thyroid has a surprisingly strong influence over your body, bringing about all sorts of varied problems when things go wrong.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower throat area. Triiodothyronine and thyroxine, the two hormones it produces, are crucial for regulating many aspects of the body, including but not limited to carbohydrate usage, body temperature, and heart rate. Hypothyroidism, the failure of the gland to produce these hormones, can be caused by a number of factors, such as side effects from medication, radiation therapy, and pregnancy. Here is a list of possible symptoms of the disease:
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1. Fatigue
2. Constipation
3. Sensitivity to cold
4. Weight gain
5. Depression
6. Muscle aches
7. Thinning hair
8. Joint pain
9. Impaired memory
10. Dry skin
If you experience combinations of these symptoms over long periods of time, you may want to seek a doctor's opinion and find out whether your thyroid is responsible. Treatment has to do with taking synthetic hormones to re-establish a hormonal balance and allow your thyroid to do its job properly again.
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Resources Mayo Clinic and Health.com
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