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Symptoms
According to American
Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), 1 in 10
Americans – more than the number of Americans with
diabetes and cancer combined – suffer from thyroid
disease, yet half remain undiagnosed. Thyroid disease is
a condition that is relatively easy to diagnose and
treat but still remain elusive in most diagnostic
environments
Thyroid hormones control the efficiency and speed at
which all our cells work. Of all your hormones,
the thyroid is the most important! Without the
crucial influence of thyroid hormones, proper maturation
and function of the other hormone glands is not
possible. ~ Mark Starr, M.D. – author of
Hypothyroidism Type 2
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There are many factors that
can contribute to the development of thyroid problems.
Some of the symptoms and signs associated with
hypothyroidism are:
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Symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Lethargy
- Sleepiness
- Mental Impairment
- Depression
- Cold Intolerance
- Hoarseness
- Dry Skin
- Decreased Perspiration
- Weight Gain
- Decreased Appetite
- Constipation
- Menstrual Disturbances
- Arthralgia
- Partesthesia
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Thus, if you think you may
be suffering from one of the thyroid symptoms and have
not seen a doctor or other healthcare professional,
please seek professional evaluation immediately.
The proper course of treatment should be made only after
a consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
While we make every effort to provide accurate,
up-to-date, and useful information, this site is not
intended as a substitute for a clinical evaluation or
the advice of a qualified doctor or other healthcare
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