3. Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a disorder in which there is insufficient thyroid hormone in the bloodstream, causing your metabolism to stall. Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid produces and releases insufficient thyroid hormone into your body. This slows your metabolism, impacting your entire body. Hypothyroidism, often known as underactive thyroid disease, is a very common condition. Myxedema occurs when your thyroid levels are exceedingly low. This extreme form of hypothyroidism is lethal. Hypothyroidism is a highly treatable illness in general. It is manageable with regular meds and follow-up visits to your healthcare professional. The thyroid gland is a little, butterfly-shaped organ in the front of your neck, directly below your voice box (larynx). Imagine the butterfly’s body centered on your neck, with its wings clinging around your windpipe (trachea). The thyroid’s primary function is to regulate your metabolism. Metabolism is the process by which your body converts food into energy that it can use to perform. T4 and T3 hormones are produced by the thyroid to regulate metabolism. When your thyroid is functioning properly, it is continually producing hormones, releasing them, and then producing new hormones to replace what has been utilized. This maintains your metabolism and all of your body’s functions running smoothly. The pituitary gland, which is positioned in the center of the skull below the brain, regulates the amount of thyroid hormones in the bloodstream. When the pituitary gland detects either a deficiency or an excess of thyroid hormone, it modifies its own hormone (thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH) and delivers it to the thyroid to balance the levels; this can help stop your legs from bouncing.
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