"Untreated hypothyroidism" refers to a medical condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormones, and the person doesn't receive any treatment for it. This can cause various symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and mood changes.
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Serious consequences
of untreated hypothyroidism include high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and increased risk of heart disease.
Early diagnosis of hypothyroidism is important because people
with untreated hypothyroidism have abnormal lipid levels that can lead to cardiovascular disease.
Babies born to women with
untreated hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto's disease may have a higher risk of birth defects than do babies born to healthy mothers.
Taking into consideration the high prevalence of undiagnosed and
untreated hypothyroidism there is a high probability that some of the growth in antidepressant prescriptions may be due to undiagnosed thyroid disease.
There is a higher incidence of malignant thyroid tumors in Golden Retrievers, Boxers and Beagles (high correlation
with untreated hypothyroidism).
Untreated hypothyroidism can lead to heart problems, including enlarged heart and heart attack.
Low sex drive and erectile dysfunction are, in fact, estimated to affect more than half of men with undiagnosed /
untreated hypothyroidism, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Untreated hypothyroidism may cause the following problems:
Babies born to women with
untreated hypothyroidism are more likely to be stillborn or premature.
It seldom causes symptoms in the early stages, but over time,
untreated hypothyroidism can cause a number of health problems, such as obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease.