Thyroid

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A few weeks ago a gentleman on this site mentioned that at his last exam he had added a Thyroid Panel to his blood test. Normally this panel would include TSH, T4, Free T4, Free T3 and Iodine. Today I was doing some thyroid research and came across the following statement about hypothyroidism and the numerous effects that it can have on our body. I thought that some of you might find it informative.

“One of the most under diagnosed and important conditions in the United States has been called the "unsuspected illness" and accounts for a great number of complaints in children, adolescents, and adults. This condition is an underactive thyroid system.”

“Throughout life, disorders associated with hypothyroidism include headaches, migraines, sinus infections, post-nasal drip, visual disturbances, frequent respiratory infections, difficulty swallowing, heart palpitations, indigestion, gas, flatulence, constipation, diarrhea, frequent bladder infections, infertility, reduced libido and sleep disturbances, with the person requiring 12 or more hours of sleep at times. Other conditions include intolerance to cold and/or heat, poor circulation, Raynaud's Syndrome, which involves the hands and feet turning white in response to cold, allergies, asthma, heart problems, benign and malignant tumors, cystic breasts and ovaries, fibroids, dry skin, acne, fluid retention, loss of memory, depression, mood swings, fears, and joint and muscle pain.”