Hypothyroidism is the inability of the thyroid glands to produce sufficient hormones essential for normal functioning. Underactive thyroid hormones disrupt several physiological and metabolic processes in the human body. This imbalance in vital functions leads to related events such as weight gain, heart rate fluctuations, skin ailments, mood swings, etc. It is important for an individual to know the disease pathophysiology, its causes, symptoms, and risk factors for effective management of the disease condition.
Here's a patient education kit on hypothyroidism , which unfolds the disease condition, its causes, symptoms, and queries that are frequently asked by patients. To download the PEK, please click here! Kindly let us know the topics on which you would like to have patient education kits.
