Effects+of+Hypothyroidism

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Some effects of hypothyroidism can be:

 * =====weight gain =====
 * =====loss of energy =====
 * =====hoarseness =====
 * =====deafness =====
 * =====sensitivity to cold =====



 * =====difficulty to concentrate =====
 * =====goiters =====
 * =====slow heartbeat =====
 * =====lassitude =====
 * =====thinning hair =====
 * =====thickening skin =====
 * severe muscle cramps
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12.5pt;">joint aches
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12.5pt;">constipation

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<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12.5pt;">A goiter is the swelling in the neck which is caused by the enlargement of the thyroid gland, however this is quite a common condition and is not usually serious. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12.5pt;">

Hypothyroidism can also be the cause to other diseases like obesity and lethargy. An underactive thyroid gland can cause obesity by greatly reducing energy expenditure causing the patient to have weight gain. Lethargy can also be caused by hypothyroidism, because the thyroid gland produces hormones that act on almost every cell in the body prompting them to activity. A severe lack of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine will result in a marked slowing of the mind and body, severe lethargy and apathy, dry, scaly, thickened and coarse skin, cessation of menstruation in woman, and a drop in body temperature.

Quiz Question: List 3 effects/symptoms of hypothyroidism and one disease that can be caused by hypothyroidism.