What is Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone. The reasons for hypothyroidism may include an underlying autoimmune disease, inflammation, imbalance of iodine levels, certain medications, surgical removal of the thyroid or radiation treatment.
What is it like to have Hypothyroidism?
| Common Symptoms | Patients' Latest Severity | My Current Severity |
|---|---|---|
|
||
| Cold intolerance | None Mild Moderate Severe | |
| Dry skin | None Mild Moderate Severe | |
| Lethargy | None Mild Moderate Severe |
What do patients take to treat Hypothyroidism and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Levothyroxine
(Eutirox, Letrox, Lannett Levothyroxine, Thyrax)
|
222 | ||
|
Thyroid Extract
(Westhroid, Armour Thyroid)
|
22 | ||
| 8 |
These charts show data from Hypothyroidism patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Hypothyroidism at PatientsLikeMe?
- 2,989 patients have this condition
- 115 New patients joined this month
- 269 say Hypothyroidism is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 92% | Females |
|---|---|
| 8% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 178 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 287 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 291 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 204 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 73 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 14 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 1391 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 27 |
These charts show data from Hypothyroidism patients who have completed their condition history