Difference between revisions of "Eat Healthy With a Hypothyroid Condition"

Hypothyroidism is a condition where your thyroid (a small endocrine gland in your neck) does not function properly.  It does not produce the correct amount of hormones and can upset the balance of chemical reactions in your body.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/home/ovc-20155291</ref>  Typically, hypothyroidism isn't dangerous and has few side effects initially.  However over time and left untreated, hypothyroidism can lead to obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease.<ref name="rf1" />  It can also cause death as a result fo a mental heath crisis or myxedema.<ref name="rf2">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/symptoms-causes/dxc-20155382</ref> With proper medical attention, medications, follow up care and a nutritious diet, hypothyroidism is fairly easy to manage.   

Hypothyroidism is a condition where your thyroid (a small endocrine gland in your neck) does not function properly.  It does not produce the correct amount of hormones and can upset the balance of chemical reactions in your body.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/home/ovc-20155291</ref>  Typically, hypothyroidism isn't dangerous and has few side effects initially.  However over time and left untreated, hypothyroidism can lead to obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease.<ref name="rf1" />  It can also cause death as a result fo a mental heath crisis or myxedema.<ref name="rf2">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/symptoms-causes/dxc-20155382</ref> With proper medical attention, medications, follow up care and a nutritious diet, hypothyroidism is fairly easy to manage.   

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== Steps ==

== Steps ==