by main | May 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Thyroid disease is more common in children with Down’s syndrome than in the general population. By the time they are adolescents around 15% of those with Down’s syndrome will have an underactive thyroid and the frequency continues to rise throughout adulthood....
by main | May 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) If hypothyroidism develops after the age of 3 (when most thyroid-dependent brain development is complete) the symptoms are insidious and may be difficult to pick up. These include: A slow heart rate Tiredness...
by main | May 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
The efficient function of the inner ear is dependent upon a surprisingly complicated system involving ions including: Sodium Potassium Calcium Chloride Hydrogen Bicarbonate Because these conduct electricity these are collectively referred to as...
by main | May 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Lots of my patients ask me about the link between gluten intolerance and being hypothyroid (having an underactive thyroid) and certainly there are many internet resources discussing this. These are often persuasive as many such posts are bolstered by people rushing...
by main | May 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Levothyroxine has been the “gold standard” treatment for hypothyroidism for many decades and is one of the most frequently used medications in the Western World. However, the thyroid is a truly amazing organ which takes its cues from your entire body in order...
