Symptoms
People with hypothyroidism often feel this way, even after a full night's sleep.
Tired
This autoimmune disease causes the body to attack its thyroid.
Hashimoto’s disease
You should take thyroid medicine with water, not this popular morning drink.
Coffee
The thyroid gland is shaped like this small flying insect.
A Butterfly
This symptom can make the skin feel dry and rough.
Dry Skin
Certain medicines, like lithium, can cause this thyroid problem.
Hypothyroidism
If the thyroid is underactive, the TSH level is usually this—high or low?
High
Where is the thyroid located?
People with hypothyroidism might feel this, even in warm weather.
Cold (chills)
Surgical removal of this gland can lead to hypothyroidism.
Thyroid Gland
Doctors check for hypothyroidism with this kind of test.
A Blood Test
This gland in the brain helps control the thyroid’s function by releasing TSH
The pituitary gland
Hypothyroidism can cause this visible swelling at the front of the neck
a goiter
This type of medicine, often used for mental health, can sometimes cause hypothyroidism.
Lithium
This mineral, found in some supplements, can block thyroid medicine from working properly.
Calcium (or iron)
The thyroid wraps around this tube, which helps us breathe.
The trachea (or windpipe)
A person with hypothyroidism may experience this condition, leading to dry, coarse, and thinning hair.
Hair loss
This type of treatment for hyperthyroidism can lead to hypothyroidism.
radioactive iodine
This medicine is commonly given to people with hypothyroidism to replace thyroid hormone
levothyroxine
The thyroid produces hormones that help regulate this body process, which controls energy use.
Metabolism