Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)Overview
An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) is where your thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones.
overview
An underactive thyroid is where your thyroid gland (a small gland in your neck) does not produce enough hormones.
treatments_overview
An underactive thyroid is treated with medicine that raises the level of thyroid hormone in your body.
symptoms
Symptoms of an underactive thyroid include feeling tired all the time, gaining weight and being sensitive to cold.
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