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Introduction Underactive thyroid
Underactive thyroidAn underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) is where your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormones. Common signs of an underactive thyroid are tiredness, weight gain and feeling depressed. An underactive thyroid can often be successfullytreated by taking daily hormone tablets to replace the hormonesyour thyroid isn't making. There's no
Symptoms of an underactive thyroid Underactive thyroid
Underactive thyroidMany symptoms of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) arethe same asthose of other conditions, so it can easily be confused for something else. Symptomsusually develop slowly and you may not realise you have a medical problem for several years. Common symptoms include: tiredness being sensitive to cold weight gain Constipation
Complications of underactive thyroid Underactive thyroid
Underactive thyroidSeveral complications can occur if you have an underactive thyroid that isn't treated. Heart problems If you have an untreated underactive thyroid, your risk of developing Cardiovascular disease is increased. This is because having low levels of the hormone thyroxine can lead to increased levels of cholesterol in your blood. High cholesterol
When to get medical help Sound intolerance (hyperacusis)
Sound intolerance (hyperacusis)Visit your GP if you have a severe sound intolerance. They can examine your ears and refer you to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) consultant or a hearing specialist (audiologist) for tests if necessary. There are no tests that can definitively diagnose hyperacusis, but you may be asked to fill in a questionnaire about your symptoms and have a
Causes of hyperacusis Sound intolerance (hyperacusis)
Sound intolerance (hyperacusis)The cause ofhyperacusis is unclear. It has been linked with a number of other conditions,although many people with hyperacusis don't have any other obvious problems. Hyperacusis has been associated with: tinnitus hearing sounds that come from inside your body, rather than from an outside source hearing loss the brain may sometimes
Causes of hyperhidrosis Excessive Sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Excessive Sweating (hyperhidrosis)Hyperhidrosis can be divided into two types, depending on whether an obvious cause can be identified. These are known as primary and secondary hyperhidrosis. Primary hyperhidrosis Hyperhidrosis that has no obvious cause is known as primary hyperhidrosis. Although it's not clear why it develops, it's thought to be the result of a
Introduction Hypothermia
HypothermiaHypothermia occurs when a person's body temperaturedrops below 35C (95F). Normal body temperature is around 37C (98.6F).Hypothermia can quickly become life threatening and should be treated as a medical emergency.It's usually caused bybeing in a cold environment and can be triggered by a combination of factors, such as being outdoors in cold
Treatment Overactive Thyroid
Overactive ThyroidAn overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) isusually treatable. You'llnormally be referred to an endocrinologist (specialist in hormone conditions) to plan your treatment. The main treatments are: Medication Radioiodine treatment Surgery These are outlined below. You can also read a summary of the pros and cons of the treatments for an
Why a hysterectomy is necessary Hysterectomy
HysterectomyA hysterectomy is a major operation for a woman that's only recommended ifother treatment options have been unsuccessful. The most common reasons for having a hysterectomy include: heavy periods which can becaused byfibroids, for example Pelvic pain which may be caused byendometriosis, unsuccessfully treated pelvic inflammatory disease
Introduction Joint hypermobility
Joint hypermobilityJoint hypermobility means that some or all of a person's joints have an unusually large range of movement. People with hypermobility are particularly supple and able to move their limbs into positionsothers find impossible. Joint hypermobility is what some people refer to ashaving "loose joints" or being "double-jointed". Joint hypermobility