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Health Conditions
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Hypothyroidism
Introduction
Feeling sluggish and tired? Are your hair and skin more dry and course than normal? If so, you may have a malfunctioning thyroid gland - specifically, a condition known as hypothyroidism or low thyroid hormone levels. Hypothyroidism is a syndrome that affects approximately 1.5% to 2% of women and 0.2% of men. The incidence increases as age increases. While these percentages may seem small, hypothyroidism is actually the second most common disease of a hormone-producing gland, coming in second only after diabetes. Read on to learn more about this condition.
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Last Updated: August 2007
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Introduction
