Definition:
The condition in which your thyroid gland is not producing certain essential hormones
Prevalence:
Around 5% of the UAE population is suffering from Thyroid disorders
Symptoms and common complaints:
-FATIGUE
-Increased sensitivity to cold
-Muscle Aches
-Dry Skin
-Joint pain and stiffness
-Constipation
-Weight Gain
-In women; heavy or irregular menstrual Bleeding
-Puffy face
-Depression in some cases
-Thinning or hair loss
-Impaired memory (short term)
-Slow heart rate (Pulse)
-Enlarged Thyroid gland in the neck (Goiter)
Underactive Thyroid is a condition that may not cause Noticeable symptoms in early stages but eventual debilitating health conditions such as, Heart disease, Obesity and Infertility
Approach to Disease:
Accurate Thyroid Function tests are available to diagnose the defect and treatment with synthetic Hormones is usually simple, short term in most cases and effective
