Thyroid Disorders Are On The Rise In The United States
Thyroid disorders are very common in the U.S. and they continue to increase every year. Thyroid medications (hormones) especially Synthroid have been on the top 10 most prescribed meds for decades. Most thyroid conditions are not diagnosed in the early stages. Every cell in the body has receptor sites for thyroid hormones. If you lack ideal thyroid hormone levels this can lead to a decline in cellular function in all of your body systems. This is also why symptoms can be so varied when you have a dysfunctional thyroid. The longer that you have a thyroid condition can lead to more loss of function and quality of life. The most common causes of thyroid dysfunction include hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter (an enlarged thryoid) and thyroid cancer. It's estimated by the American Thyroid Association that over 20 million Americans are affected by thyroid disorders. ...