Articles — hypothyroidism

Dyslipidemia is defined as finding abnormal amounts of fats (i.e. cholesterol, triglycerides, etc…) in the blood. There are several causes of dyslipidemia, and one of the causes is hypothyroidism as thyroid hormone levels impact cholesterol metabolism in the body. Often, a lipid panel tested on a hypothyroid patient shows elevated lipid levels. The grade of dyslipidemia found in hypothyroid patients depends on the severity of their hypothyroidism, their age, lifestyle, and genetic makeup. Treating hypothyroidism with a T4 medication only might not be the best choice for those suffering from persistent dyslipidemia. Studies have shown that using a combined treatment...

Depression is a very significant public health issue and is currently on the rise. In 2015, depression was the third leading cause of general disability globally. Women are twice as likely to suffer from depression, than men. Most depressive symptoms typically show up when you are in your 20’s. Stressors such as a divorce, the death of a close one, as well as some hormonal imbalances, particularly thyroid disease, can contribute to the onset of depression. Many people suffering from hypothyroidism, are prone to depressive disorders. While thyroid disease and depression are viewed as two separate conditions, research has shown...

Levothyroxine is a synthetic version of the main hormone produced by the thyroid gland (thyroxine or T4) and is commonly used to treat hypothyroidism. Current years have witnessed a dramatic increase in levothyroxine prescriptions. Hypothyroidism is diagnosed more frequently than ever before, possibly due to increased awareness, the availability of better diagnostic testing protocols, or even as an increase in thyroid dysfunction in the general public. Still, there remains the possibility that levothyroxine is becoming over-prescribed in the medical community. Hypothyroidism is a nuanced disorder often requiring a multi-faceted treatment plan and close medical supervision. One study reviewed over 50,000...

Hypothyroidism is a deficiency in thyroid hormone production and its consequences may be worse than what you thought... According to the CDC (Center For Disease Control & Prevention), roughly over 30 million Americans (about 10% of the population) have some form of diabetes, with at least 21 million Americans diagnosed and roughly 1 in 4 people unaware that they have it). Additionally, about 1 in 3 Americans (roughly over 90 million Americans) have prediabetes, the precursor stage to diabetes. Diabetes can cause a wide range of medical complications including heart disease, kidney failure, and blindness… We know that thyroid disease...