Hypothyroidism - Causes,Symptoms,How to Prevent
The thyroid gland is found in the front of the neck below the larynx, or voice box, and has two lobes,
one on each side of the windpipe.
Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder resulting from deficiency of thyroid hormone.
It is an endocrine gland, made up of special cells that make hormones.
Hormones are chemical messengers that relay information to the organs and tissues of the body,
controlling processes such as metabolism, growth, and mood.
The production of thyroid hormones is regulated by thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH),
which is made by the pituitary gland.
The thyroid creates two thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4).
These regulate metabolism, and they also affect the following functions:
brain development
breathing
heart and nervous system functions
body temperature
muscle strength
skin dryness
menstrual cycles
weight
cholesterol levels
