Sunday, February 23, 2014

Facts About Hypothyroid Weight Loss Condition

By Dr. Kevin Dobrzynski


Hypothyroid Weight loss is a common problem for many people, especially those with hypothyroidism. If you have tried every diet out there but nothing worked for you, your thyroid is at fault.

Around 27 million Americans are thought to have a hypothyroid weight loss condition, and many of them don't even know they have this disorder. The most common thyroid dysfunction is hypothyroidism. This is when your thyroid is underactive. The condition does not just affect Americans, but also those living in developing countries.

Weight loss is a losing battle for anyone with this thyroid condition. This is because your metabolism slows down and not even a low-calorie diet can help. In fact, you may even depress your metabolic rate further by causing long-term damage to it.

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You may either be misdiagnosed or undiagnosed. Even if you are experiencing all the symptoms of this disorder, your doctor may not successfully detect the problem.

The correct diagnosis of this disorder is often missed due to its symptoms. People suffering from this thyroid condition will tell you that their entire body is affected.

To find out whether you have this disorder, you must take a blood test. However, the condition may often go undiagnosed through inconclusive blood tests. The TSH test can miss cases of up to 80 percent.

If you suspect that you are suffering from a thyroid issue, you must do something about it right now!

The best way to start is by monitoring your symptoms. Get a journal and mark your symptoms on a scale of 0= not applicable 1= mild 2= not severe 3= severe, and make sure you keep this going for at least one week. It is recommended that you date all the entries and keep the journal for up to one month.

Now you are ready to perform the at-home body thermometer test. Body temperature is one of the most obvious signs that your metabolism is depressed.

To do this test, you must put a thermometer by your bedside at night. First thing in the morning when you wake up, place the thermometer immediately under your armpit without moving or rising. Any movement may affect the test's accuracy.

Your body temperature should be measured for the next 3 days. Women who are menstruating can do the test on the second and third day of their period. However, if you have any infections at the moment, your test result will be inaccurate.

Ideal temperature readings should be between 97.8 to 98.2. If the result is below this, then you have a thyroid problem. Your battle to lose weight is not over until your metabolism and body temperature become normal.

You should take your daily journal list and your body temperature test to your ear, nose and throat specialist. These doctors are more experienced in the field of endocrinology than general physicians.

Hypothyroid weight loss struggles can be a thing of the past with the correct diagnosis. Even if your own doctor has been unable to treat your disorder, don't give up trying. You should refer to a specialist physician who will investigate your condition and advise what to do.




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