Hypothyroidism: A Common Cause of Fatigue, Depression, Easy Weight Gain, and many other problems

Here, Dr Liebich describes the causes and manifestations of hypothyroidism--low thyroid function.

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What it is:

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Causes:

• Autoimmunity:
• Major life stress: Major life stresses are the most common cause of functional hypothyroidism

 

How it presents:

• Fatigue, low energy
• Depression, low mood, reduced interest in previous joys
• Easy weight gain
• Cold hands and feet
• Slow intestinal motility, tendency toward slow digestion and constipation
• Hair loss

Treatment Concepts:

• Treatment must be maintained long-term in order to be effective.
• The treatment plan has to be macro-managed (ie for weeks and months at a time) rather than micromanaged (day by day).

How we test for it:

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