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See Hyperthyroidism for natural remedy What is the thyroid gland and what does it do? The thyroid gland is situated at the base of the throat and is stimulated by the pituitary gland to produce hormones which are important for the functioning and maintenance of all the cells in the body and for metabolism. If there is an underproduction of thyroid hormones, hypothyroidism will result. Overproduction causes hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid. There are different types of thyroid disease and dysfunction: Hashimoto's Disease or Thyroiditis (one of the most common forms of hypothyroidism, an auto-immune disease of the thyroid gland) Hypothyroidism caused by a sluggish thyroid gland or thyroid gland inflammation Hypothyroidism caused by surgery or medication Hypothyroidism caused by iodine deficiency Hypothyroidism caused by dysfunction of the pituitary gland What are the symptoms of Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's Thyroiditis? Chronic fatigue and weakness Weight Gain or difficulty losing weight Hair loss or coarse, dry hair Dry and rough skin Intolerance to cold Abnormal menstrual cycles Decreased sex drive Memory loss Depression and irritability Constipation Muscle cramps Not all of these symptoms are always present. If you are concerned that you may have Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, always consult your doctor.   How is hypothyroidism diagnosed? Hypothyroidism is relatively easily to diagnose by means of a blood test to check TSH levels (the thyroid stimulating hormone produced by the pituitary gland) and T4 levels (the main thyroid hormone). Remember that these levels can vary considerably from individual to individual and what is 'normal' for one person is not necessarily normal for another. Doctors must be sensitive to the correlation between symptoms and TSH and T4 levels in the individual. Because the 'normal' range varies from person to person, some people may have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism (and their symptoms), while blood tests show that their TSH and T4 levels are normal. See Hyperthyroidism for natural remedy

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