Hypothyroidism is a condition caused by an underactive thyroid gland. It results in a slowdown of metabolism and potential imbalances in the body’s functions. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune ...
Hypothyroidism is classified based on the origin of the hormone deficiency, whether it stems from the thyroid gland itself (primary), the pituitary gland (secondary), or the hypothalamus (tertiary).