1.) The most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Hashimoto is an autoimmune disorder where your body produces antibodies that attack and destroy the thyroid gland.

2.) Women are more likely to develop hypothyroidism, as well as the elderly, pregnant women, and  patients with other autoimmune disorder

3.) Hypothyroidism is diagnosed by checking TSH and T4 labs on blood work.  Lower than normal T4 levels usually means hypothyroidism 

4.) Treatment  of hypothyroidism normally includes a synthetic man made T4 thyroid hormone. Some patients will have more symptom control on a natural compounded medication or a mixture of T3 and T4

5.) Thyroid medication is normally needed for life.  It should be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water  at least 30 minutes to an hour before breakfast.  Also, avoid taking within 4 hours of calcium and iron containing products. 

For more information on hypothyroidism please contact a health care provider, or call your pharmacist team at Kearney Park Compounding Pharmacy. We are conveniently located in Mesquite but we offer free delivery options throughout the Dallas Texas area.