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What is a Thyroid Gland?

Understanding Hypothyroidism

42 million Indians are estimated to suffer from Thyroid diseases.1

Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorders in India, affecting one in ten adults

Women have 3 times more prevalence than men

Levothyroxine Sodium (LETHYROX) is the hormone of choice for thyroid hormone replacement therapy due to its consistent potency and prolonged duration of action.2

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) advocates the use of a high-quality brand preparation of levothyroxine.3

Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

Symptoms
  • Tiredness, weakness
  • Dry skin
  • Feeling cold
  • Hair loss
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Poor memory
  • Constipation
  • Weight gain with poor appetite
  • Dyspnoea
  • Hoarse voice
  • Menorrhagia
  • Paresthesia
Signs
  • Dry coarse skin
  • Cool peripheral extremities
  • Puffy face, hands, and feet
  • Bradycardia
  • Peripheral Edema

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism results from under-secretion of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland.

Functions of Thyroid Hormones

Calorigenic

Increases metabolic rate and oxygen consumption of almost all metabolically active tissues.1

Growth and Development

Essential for normal growth and skeletal maturation.1

Central Nervous System

Plays critical role in development of nervous system.1

Thermogenic

Necessary for thermogenesis (heat generation during vital processes)2

Cardiovascular System

Increases heart rate, stroke volume and cardiac output, reduces peripheral vascular resistance, etc 1,2

Metabolic

Regulation of lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. 1,2