HEALTH GUIDE
Underactive Thyroid
Symptoms, causes and why a blood test matters
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Your butterfly-shaped gland
The thyroid sits at the front of your neck and helps control your energy and metabolism.
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Always tired? Do not guess
Tiredness has many causes. A simple blood test can show whether your thyroid is involved.
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Common signs to know
Tiredness, feeling cold, weight gain and dry skin can be signs, but they have other causes too. That is why a check matters.
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What causes it
In the UK the main cause is Hashimoto’s disease, an immune condition. Doctors can treat an underactive thyroid with daily tablets.
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