Hypothyroidism is the disease state in humans and in animals caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland. Causes Iodine Deficiency Diseases such as Hashimoto thyroiditis Lack of thyroid gland Deficiency of hormones from the brain
Thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland in the neck. Its purpose is to regulate metabolism of the body. In healthy people, the thyroid makes just the right amounts of two hormones, T4 and T3, which have important actions throughout the body. These hormones regulate many aspects of our metabolism, eventually affecting how many calories we burn, how warm we feel, and how much we weigh. In short, the thyroid “runs” our metabolism. HYPERTHYROIDISM Hyperthyroidism is the medical term to describe…