Does hypothyroidism start suddenly or gradually?

The cause is likely a combination of an inherited tendency and an as yet unknown trigger. Autoimmune hypothyroidism can begin suddenly, but in most people it develops slowly over years. The most common form of autoimmune hypothyroidism is called Hashimoto's disease. read more

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone. Since the main purpose of thyroid hormone is to "run the body's metabolism," it is understandable that people with this condition will have symptoms associated with a slow metabolism. read more

You don’t need to have all of these symptoms in order to have a thyroid problem, but here are some of the most common signs that you may have a thyroid condition: 10. Muscle and Joint Pains, Carpal Tunnel/Tendonitis Problems. read more

If you have an underactive thyroid gland, the condition is called hypothyroidism. In hypothyroidism, there is a reduced level of thyroid hormone (thyroxine) in the body. This can cause various symptoms, the most common being tiredness, weight gain, constipation, aches, dry skin, lifeless hair and feeling cold. read more