Hypothyroidism Explained: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Hypothyroidism is a disease characterized by the reduced functional activity of the thyroid gland and a decrease in the level of hormones it produces. The thyroid gland, shaped like a butterfly, is located in the central part of the neck. This gland secretes and releases hormones T4, or thyroxine, and T3, or triiodothyronine. These hormones …