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What is an underactive thyroid condition?

April 26, 2017condition Thyroid underactive

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What is an underactive thyroid condition?

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With an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), the thyroid gland (located in the front of the neck) fails to produce enough of a substance called thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone is important for almost every function that the body performs. When thyroid hormone is too low, all body functions slow down; when it is too high, body functions speed up. An underactive thyroid is treated with a daily pill that replaces thyroid hormone.