2023-09-11 06:52:28
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – People over the age of 60 are considered…، Among the people most at risk of developing hypothyroidism.
The Gulf Health Council explained, through its official account on the Instagram platform, the groups most at risk of developing hypothyroidism. Here is the list:
People older than 60 People with a family history of thyroid disease People with a history of thyroid problems People with an autoimmune disease
Symptoms of hypothyroidism can vary from one person to another.
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) published a list of the most common symptoms, including:
Fatigue Weight gain Difficulty tolerating the cold Joint and muscle pain Dry skin or dry, thin hair Heavy or irregular menstrual periods or fertility problems Slowed heart rate Depression
What causes hypothyroidism?
Hashimoto’s disease Thyroiditis Congenital hypothyroidism Surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid gland Radiation therapy to the thyroid Some medications
How do doctors diagnose hypothyroidism?
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases explains that a blood test may confirm a diagnosis of hypothyroidism.
Of course, symptoms alone will not be relied upon as they may also indicate other diseases.
Therefore, your doctor may resort to several thyroid blood tests and imaging tests to confirm the diagnosis of the disease and its causes.
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