Friday, September 12, 2008

How to Get Rid of Hypothyroidism

What is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is a disease where the thyroid gland stops producing enough thyroid hormone to effectively regulate the body's metabolism. Hypothyroidism has many causes, the most common of which are iodine deficiency and an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto's thyroiditis. This disease is also common in purebred dogs. If you think you are suffering from hypothyroidism, see your doctor immediately to get tested. Extreme cases of hypothyroidism can trigger complications and cause other conditions to develop so it's important that you get diagnosed right away.