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     • Hypothyroidism requires lifelong treatment using supplementary thyroid hormones. Those who do not start treatment or discontinue it may experience goiter, heart and kidney issues, infertility, nerve damage, and problems with cognitive function.
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   Does hypothyroidism go away on its own?

   • If hypothyroidism doesn't go away on its own within several months, then treatment is necessary. If left untreated, this condition eventually may lead to serious health problems. The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck that makes the hormones triiodothyronine, or T3, and thyroxine, or T4.

   Mayo Clinic Q and A: Mild hypothyroidism may not need treatment

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   What happens if you don't treat hypothyroidism?

   • Hypothyroidism requires lifelong treatment using supplementary thyroid hormones. Those who do not start treatment or discontinue it may experience goiter, heart and kidney issues, infertility, nerve damage, and problems with cognitive function. In extremely rare but severe cases, a person might experience myxedema, which can be fatal.

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   What happens if an underactive thyroid is not treated?

   • If an underactive thyroid is not treated, it can lead to complications, including heart disease, goitre, pregnancy problems and a life-threatening condition called myxoedema coma (although this is very rare). The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, just in front of the windpipe (trachea).

   Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) - NHS

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   What happens if the thyroid doesn't produce enough hormones?

   • These hormones are called triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Many of the body's functions slow down when the thyroid does not produce enough of these hormones. Read about an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), which is when your thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones.

   Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) - NHS

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   What happens if thyroid problems are left untreated?

   • If left untreated, this condition eventually may lead to serious health problems. The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck that makes the hormones triiodothyronine, or T3, and thyroxine, or T4. Those hormones affect all aspects of your metabolism.

   Mayo Clinic Q and A: Mild hypothyroidism may not need treatment

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   Can an underactive thyroid be prevented?

   • There's no way of preventing an underactive thyroid. Most cases are caused either by the immune system attacking the thyroid gland and damaging it, or by damage to the thyroid that occurs during some treatments for an overactive thyroid or thyroid cancer.

   Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) - NHS

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3. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org › discussion › mayoMayo Clinic Q and A: Mild hypothyroidism may not need treatment

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   Sep 17, 2019 · ANSWER: For mild cases of hypothyroidism, not all patients need treatment. Occasionally, the condition may resolve without treatment. Follow-up appointments are important to monitor hypothyroidism over time, however. If hypothyroidism doesn't go away on its own within several months, then treatment is necessary.

4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › health-48265023Thyroid disease 'being over-treated' - BBC

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   May 15, 2019 · Getty Images. Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK are being prescribed thyroid drugs unnecessarily, according to international researchers. They advise against lifelong hormone treatment...

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6. www.btf-thyroid.org › hypothyroidism-leafletHypothyroidism - British Thyroid Foundation

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   You should have a regular thyroid function test and consult your doctor if you notice any symptoms, as you may benefit from treatment. What is the treatment for hypothyroidism? Your doctor will prescribe levothyroxine, a synthetic version of the thyroxine produced by the thyroid gland.

7. www.nhs.uk › conditions › underactive-thyroidUnderactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) - NHS

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   If an underactive thyroid is not treated, it can lead to complications, including heart disease, goitre, pregnancy problems and a life-threatening condition called myxoedema coma (although this is very rare).

8. www.nhs.uk › conditions › underactive-thyroidUnderactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) - Treatment - NHS

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   In most cases, suppressing thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) using high-dose thyroid replacement therapy should be avoided because it carries a risk of causing adverse side effects, such as atrial fibrillation (an irregular and abnormally fast heart rate), strokes, osteoporosis and fracture.

9. patient.info › hormones › thyroid-and-parathyroidUnderactive Thyroid Gland (Hypothyroidism) - Patient

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   Jun 29, 2024 · In summary. What is hypothyroidism? Neck cross-section showing the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the neck and produces thyroid hormones. These are called thyroxine (T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3) and are carried round the body in the bloodstream. They help to keep the body's functions (the metabolism) working at the correct pace.