Signs Of Hypothyroidism

The thyroid is a gland that produces metabolism-regulating hormones. If an individual has a thyroid that doesn't produce enough hormones to regulate how their body uses energy, they have hypothyroidism. Doctors sometimes test for thyroid disorders during routine check-ups, but often they rely on a patient sharing symptoms before conducting blood tests to diagnose it. Blood tests will be able to confirm whether a patient's levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) are within the healthy range or not. Since the thyroid affects the brain, heart, lungs, muscles, skin, menstrual cycles, and weight, early detection of deficiencies are very important.