Some people visit several hospitals to see doctors from different departments because of symptoms such as fatigue, joint and muscle pain, constipation, swelling, etc., and it is not until the end that they discover the real culprit: hypothyroidism.
The thyroid is an endocrine organ that has a major impact on the metabolism of the whole body. Do we need to take medicine for life if we suffer from hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism Has Many Symptoms
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped organ on the front of the neck that secretes thyroxine, which controls many important bodily functions. Levels of thyroxine can affect breathing, heart rate, weight, and mood. Many body functions will slow down without enough thyroxine. The disease caused by insufficient secretion of thyroxine is called hypothyroidism….