What does low thyroid levels mean?
i went to the OBGYN and they did bloodwork, results came back that my thyroid levels are low….waht does that mean? waht does it affect?
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The thyroid gland, a fairly small butterfly shaped gland at the base of the neck is responsible for regulating many of the body’s metabolic processes. A "low thyroid level" means that at least one of 3 possible hormones involved in normal thyroid function is insufficient. Hypothyroidism is a failr commonplace condition and can be managed quite easily, in most cases.
A thyroid is a gland that is often called a regulator, (in layman’s terms)
Too little and you could have *some* of the symptoms I have listed below. It is easily fixable with supplementation. Bear in mind that these symptoms are also common for MANY many other conditions.
Symptoms could include:
Constipation
Weight Gain
Swelling
Dry Skin
Drowsiness
Muscle Weakness
Missed Period
Cold Intolerance
Slow Heart Rate
Menstrual Irregularity
No Menstrual Period
Unintentional Weight Gain
Gap Between Cranial Sutures
Tired
Pain
Depression
Fatigue
Anemia
Headache
Hair Loss
Goiter
Weakness
Joint Pain
Muscle Pain
Hoarseness
Fluid Retention
Loss of Appetite
Depressed Mood
Swollen Ankles
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Brittle Nails
Dry Hair
Swollen Feet
Brittle Hair
Swollen Hands
Facial Swelling
Joint Stiffness
Abnormal Heart Rhythms
Pale Skin
Thick Skin
Change In Bowel Habit
Shortness of Breath On Exertion
Inability to Smell
Impaired Sensation
Expressionless Face
Mask-Like Facies
Itching, Severe
Abnormal Sense of Taste
Body Mass Index Over 30
Heart Rate Altered
Difficulty Speaking at Normal Rate