The difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism is that one is caused by an underactive thyroid gland while the other is an overactive thyroid gland. The thyroid glands are small glands, almost butterfly-shaped, situated in the front of your throat as the base. Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland. This is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not manufacture enough of specific important hormones, causing a chemical imbalance in your body. The two important hormones being triiodothyronine and thyroxine, also known as T3 and T4. These two important hormones have a huge impact on your body and health, affecting all aspects of a person’s metabolism. Hypothyroidism primarily affects women in the sixties and older. Untreated, it may lead to such things as obesity, infertility, joint pain, heart disease and even an enlarged thyroid (goiter). Most symptoms of hypothyroidism can include fatigue, sluggishness, weight gain, high cholesterol levels, depre
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