Secondary Hypothyroidism Causes Symptoms Treatment
The thyroid—a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your neck—produces the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are released into the bloodstream and carried to the body’s organs and tissues. Thyroid hormones regulate your metabolism and affect nearly every process in the body, including body temperature, heart rate, appetite, blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and the central nervous system. This article explores secondary hypothyroidism symptoms, causes, treatments, and more....