CauseThe diagnostic method is done through a blood test. The thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4 levels are measured to see if the thyroid function has deteriorated. If the TSH level is high and the free T4 level is low, it can be diagnosed as hypothyroidism, and the anti-thyroid antibody test is also used to check for autoimmune thyroiditis.There are two main causes. The first is primary hypothyroidism caused by problems with the thyroid itself, and the second is central hypothyroidism caused by problems with the brain. The most common cause of primary hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease. In this disease, the immune system attacks the thyroid tissue, which leads to hypothyroidism.In addition, it can occur after thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine treatment, and it can also be caused by innate thyroid defects, thyroid inflammatory diseases, and viral infections. Central hypothyroidism is caused by problems with the pituitary or hypothalamus. If the pituitary gland does not secrete enough thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), or if the hypothalamus does not secrete enough thyroid-stimulating hormone (TRH), thyroid function can be impaired. The causes of these central problems include brain tumors, brain damage, and genetic factors. Taken together, hypothyroidism can be caused by problems with the thyroid itself or the brain, and the causes vary widely.Patients with hypothyroidism experience a variety of symptoms due to decreased overall physical function. The most common symptoms are fatigue and boredom. Due to the lack of thyroid hormones, the metabolism slows down, which leads to a decrease in overall physical strength and ease of fatigue. In addition, the sensitivity to the cold increases, making it difficult to endure the cold weather. Weight gain is one of the common symptoms. Due to decreased metabolism, calorie consumption decreases, making it easy to gain weight. Constipation is also often accompanied by slower bowel movements.Hello, in this session, we will learn about the symptoms and prevention of hypothyroidism. HypothyroidismDiagnosis and treatment methodsSo far, we’ve learned about the symptoms and prevention of hypothyroidism. I hope it helps a lot, so that’s it. Thank you.a symptom of hypothyroidismHypothyroidism is a disease caused by a lack of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones play an important role in regulating metabolic activity in our bodies, and a lack of them slows it down.How to prevent hypothyroidismDryness and roughness of the skin, hair, nails, etc. are also one of the characteristic symptoms. Changes such as dryness and roughness of the skin, easy loss of hair, thickening of nails, etc. may occur. In women, excessive menstruation may occur. Due to the lack of thyroid hormones, the amount of menstruation may increase and the menstrual cycle may become irregular. In addition, symptoms such as resting and slow speech, decreased concentration, and depression may occur.
