You may be one of the many people who have a thyroid gland that cannot make enough thyroid hormone for your body’s needs. This condition is called hypothyroidism. Many people may have this disease and not be aware of it. There are many symptoms that can be caused by hypothyroidism, but most of these symptoms are fairly common and don't point directly to this disease, so some symptoms may be ignored or attributed to other things.

Symptoms And Diagnosing

While most people with hypothyroidism can be easily diagnosed with blood tests, thousands of people will have a mild form of this disease which may be more difficult to diagnose. There are many symptoms that are associated with hypothyroidism. The following is a partial list of the most common symptoms

• Stiff, achy muscles
• Fatigue
• Sensitivity to cold
• Dry, pale skin
• Unusual or sudden weight gain
• Joint pain and stiffness
• Muscle weakness
• Heavier menstrual periods
• Brittle fingernails

Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy

Many patients with hypothyroidism are given thyroid hormone replacement therapy. The goal of this treatment is to compensate for the lack of hormone produced by the thyroid gland. However, the challenge for doctors and patients is prescribing the correct dosage of this medication. Your doctor will consider many factors before prescribing the correct dosage for you. Improper dosage of this medication can lead to other complications.

There is also much controversy concerning hypothyroidism treatments for people with mild thyroid hormone deficiency. Some doctors recommend a better diet and other forms of natural treatments instead of thyroid hormone replacement therapy.

Natural Hypothyroidism Treatments

If you have a mild form of hypothyroidism you may want to try some "at home" remedies. Here are a few things you can do to benefit your thyroid gland.

• Eat foods that support your thyroid gland such as lean meat, fish, pumpkin seeds bananas, turkey or chicken breast, low fat yogurt and low fat milk.
• Exercise at least 30 minutes a day, three or four times a week.
• Try deep breathing exercises and other techniques that help you relax such as meditation.

If you are diagnosed with hypothyroidism you doctor will consider many factors before prescribing hypothyroidism treatments. The main goal, will be to bring your thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) to a normal level. You and your doctor should discuss what treatment options are best to relieve your hypothyroid symptoms, and allow you to function in a normal healthy lifestyle.

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