Question 1

are there any herbal supplements to help cure an underactive thyroid?

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Support immunity 1st: Yes, but seeing a doctor who practices holistic or functional medicine is the best way to manage non-pharmacological approaches to hypothyroidism. Most hypothyroidism results from an imbalanced immune system (th1/th2 imbalance) and adrenal stress. In some cases, it may be corrected without medication. When using medications, consider all your options, including natural thyroid replacement.

Question 2

what causes an underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Most often: inflammation with antibodies that inhibit production of thyroid homone

Question 3

can singing help an underactive thyroid?

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No.: Thyroid hormone corrects the effect of an underactive thyroid.

Question 4

how can i know if i have an underactive thyroid?

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Labs: You need to have TSH and free thyroxine or total thyroxine levels measured in your blood.

Question 5

a concern about an underactive thyroid, what to do?

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Thyroid: Get ur thyroid profile drawn.  Ur pcp should be able to treat if levels are abnormal.

Question 6

will an underactive thyroid ever go back to normal?

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Thyroid: It can depending on what the primary cause is. Most people have "acquired hypothyroidism" due to thyroid inflammation. This may be chronic but it could also go into remission.

Question 7

how can i find out if i have an underactive thyroid?

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See doctor: See a doctor. Report your symptoms. Then if indicated you will have blood drawn and this will tell you.

Question 8

describe symptoms of an underactive thyroid in women?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid: Dry skin, coarse hair, constipation, fatigue, cold intolerance, forgetful, depressed, moody, weight gain, swallowing difficulty.

Question 9

is an underactive thyroid if left untreated harmful at all?

Accepted Answer

Yes : It can be.  There is a condition called subclinical hypothyroidism in which the thyroid function is chemically low (measured with a lab test) but there are no symptoms of disease.  This can be observed rather than treated.  However, when there is a thyroid deficiency it can make you feel lousy but also can cause problems with digestion, skin, mood, your periods, energy level, and metabolism.

Question 10

are my sluggish symptoms an underactive thyroid or normal ageing?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Sluggish symptoms are not normal at any age.  Please consult your doctor so that a treatable condition is not missed.

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