Introduction

Hypothyroidism Thyroid gland: a gland that generates thyroid hormones and is situated next

to the thyroid gland in front of the trachea (OpenStax, 2018). Hypothyroidism, in which the

gland's capacity to generate the hormone is sufficiently reduced and its activity declines to

insufficient levels, affects about 5% of the global population. The gland's diminished activity

has a significant effect because it delays growth and may potentially result in mental

impairment, especially in young children and throughout the puberty stages(Shaker et al.,

2017.)

Hypothyroidism Thyroid gland is a gland located in front of the trachea, adjacent to the

thyroid gland, and produces thyroid hormones (OpenStax, 2018). About 5% of the world's

population is exposed to hypothyroidism, where the gland's ability to produce the hormone is

reduced sufficiently and its activity decreases to insufficient levels. The decreased activity of

the gland has a great impact, especially on children and in the stages of puberty, as it causes a

delay in growth and may even reach the occurrence of mental retardation (Shaker et al.,

2017).

A lack of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4-thyroxine) and triiodothyronine (T3-

triiodothyronine) in the body's tissues results in hypothyroidism (OpenStax, 2018). Damage

to the gland and its activities as a result of ongoing inflammation in it is one of the causes of

the disease. The patient's immune system produces antibodies that attack the gland and cause

inflammation, gradually and irreversibly destroying the gland.

The pituitary gland's TSH hormone, which is connected to the hormone secreted by the

thyroid gland, can be tested to detect this disease early. When enough of it is produced, the

pituitary gland receives a signal directing it to keep secreting at the regular rate. The pituitary

hormone level in the blood continues to rise after this signal is sent.

In conclusion ,

People who have hypothyroidism are susceptible to a wide range of health issues, such as

fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, and disorders of the heart or mind.

My question for this discussion is: What are the best ways of treating or prevention steps of

hypothyroidism?

Reference

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OpenStax. (2018) Anatomy & physiology. Houston, TX: Rice University.

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