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VladimirAG [237]
2 years ago
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An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) slows the metabolic rate. This translates to symptoms such as

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makvit [3.9K]2 years ago
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This translates to symptoms such as weight gain and fatigue.

<h3>Symptoms of hypothyroidism</h3>

Hypothyroidism is defined as the endocrine disorder in which the thyroid hormone is deficient or under secretion of the hormone.

The thyroid hormone is used for the following purposes in the body:

  • Regulates the rate at which your body uses calories (energy).

  • It affects weight loss or weight gain and which is called the metabolic rate.

When the thyroid hormone is deficient, the following is bound to occur:

  • Fatigue,

  • Weight gain, and

  • Sensitivity to cold.

Therefore a decrease in the metabolic rate of the body will lead to fatigue and gaining of weight.

Learn more about hypothyroidism here:

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