THYROID DISEASE... |
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Affects at least 30 million Americans -- some experts say 59 million! | |
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Is easily -- and frequently -- misdiagnosed as depression | |
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Is at least 7 times more likely to affect women | |
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Can be the actual cause of weight gain/difficulty losing weight, fatigue, depression, hair loss, and high cholesterol in some people | |
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Is most often due to autoimmune disease | |
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In women, can cause infertility, low sex drive, miscarriage, irregular menstrual periods, breastfeeding problems, and difficult menopause | |
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Is NOT typically tested for as part of regular blood work in an annual physical |
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Is often overlooked, misdiagnosed, or insufficiently/incorrectly treated by physicians |
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Quiz: Could You Have a Thyroid Problem?
Take this interactive online quiz to evaluate your thyroid risks and symptoms
As many as 59 million Americans have thyroid disease, and the vast majority don't even know it yet! Symptoms such as fatigue, low sex drive, weight gain, and depression may actually be signs of an undiagnosed or improperly treated thyroid condition.
Could you have thyroid problems? A good evaluation from your practitioner is essential, but to start, this quiz helps you explore the more common thyroid risk factors and symptoms. Take the quiz, and at the end, you'll get a score, which helps you evaluate how strongly your risks and symptoms may point to a thyroid condition.
START THE QUIZ NOW!!
Other Online Quizzes
Take these other interactive online quizzes to find out more about thyroid disease, autoimmune disease, weight loss, and finding the right doctors.
Quizzes are intended for informational purposes only. Do not rely on them to make decisions about your health. Always consult your doctor for personal medical advice.
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© 2007 Mary Shomon
Thyroid-Info
PO Box 565
Kensington, MD
20895-0565
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