The endocrine system is a network of glands that make hormones. These hormones control your moods, growth and development, metabolism, organs, and reproduction. The hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and pineal gland are in your brain. The thyroid and parathyroid glands are in your neck. The thymus is between your lungs, the adrenals are on top of your kidneys, and the pancreas is behind your stomach. Your ovaries (if you're a woman) or testes (if you're a man) are in your pelvic region. The endocrine system also controls how your hormones are released and sends those hormones into your bloodstream so they can travel to other body parts
Symptoms of hypothyroidism are often vague and non-specific, commonly confused as signs of aging, menopause, depression, vitamin deficiencies, diabetes etc. This often leads to missed or delayed diagnosis. Common symptoms of hypothyroidism are listed in the table below: Symptoms of primary hypothyroidism General Fatigue, Hoarse Voice Cardiac Bradycardia, Diastolic Hypertension, Pericardial effusion Gastrointestinal Weight gain, Decreased appetite,…
There are a few causes of hypothyroidism. The most common cause of hypothyroidism is Autoimmune thyroid disease. Other causes include: Type Underlying causative factor Autoimmune Atrophic autoimmune thyroiditis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis Iodine deficiency Poor intake of dietary iodine Iatrogenic Radioiodine therapy, Removal of thyroid glands Medication side-effect Amiodarone, Interferon, Rifampicin, Lithium, Methimazole, Propylthiouracil, Thalidomide, Sunitinib…
What is Hypothyroidism The thyroid is an endocrine gland situated at the base of the neck. It is a vital gland that produces three major hormones : T3 (Triiodothyronine), T4 (Thyroxine) and Calcitonin. These hormones play a major role in the growth, metabolism and development of the human body. (Image captured from https://www.hormones-australia.org.au/the-endocrine-system/thyroid/ ) When there is an insufficient secretion of the T3 and T4 hormones, it leads to a condition termed…
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