Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is caused by a lack of the hormone Thyroxine. It is a common condition with 1 in 500 women and 1 in 1000 men suffering from it. Thyroxine is made in the thyroid gland in the neck and helps keep the metabolic system (the body's functions) normal. Thyroxine is needed by many cells and tissues in the body.
An under active thyroid gland can affect our mood and personality in a number of ways including making us feel lethargic, tired, weepy and depressed. People with an underactive thyroid may feel mentally "slow". Hypothyroidism is easily detected by routine blood tests and easily treated by supplementing Thyroxine in the body by taking Levothyroxine tablets.
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