A Complete Look at Hypothyroidism: Underactive Thyroid Symptoms and Treatments

Publisher Marketing: Hypothyroidism is the medical term for an under-active thyroid gland. Hypothyroid disorders account for about 80% of thyroid disease cases, with the other 20% being hyperthyroid disorders (overactive thyroid). In this book, I address the subjects of symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for hypothyroidism. Also included, is my personal story about developing hypothyroidism, caused by the condition of thyroid autoimmunity called "Hashimoto's thyroiditis." Due to some difficulties I experienced in having proper testing ordered for my thyroid disorder and afterward being properly treated for it, I became "proactive" in my health care, which I recommend to other patients. I also discuss blood tests and other diagnostic methods for detecting under-functioning thyroid glands and many aspects of thyroid hormone replacement therapy. It is my hope that this book provides the reader with a good general education on the subject of hypothyroidism. This book (approximately 8,010 words in length) is not intended to be an extensive manual but is intended to contain information most often sought by laypersons on the subject. CONTENTS: CHAPTER ONE: Symptoms and Diagnosis of Hypothyroidism CHAPTER TWO: Common Causes of Hypothyroidism CHAPTER THREE: Treatment for Hypothyroidism CHAPTER FOUR: The Pros and Cons of Hypothyroid Treatment CHAPTER FIVE: Book Review for "Hypothyroidism in Childhood and Adulthood" CHAPTER SIX: My Personal Experience with Hypothyroidism Contributor Bio:  Lowrance, James M I am a graduate of Liberty University (1996) for completion of theological studies. Bible studies are one of my most-covered book subjects. I am however, careful to only address those subjects that I believe God has given me correct revelation on. I was a Christian Youth Minister, beginning in the 1980s for approximately 20 years (between youth ministries I served in other church capacities as well). I was also a guest speaker to churches, who invited me to present important Bible teachings to their evangelical congregations, during those same years. I am a redeemed man, who has received salvation by acceptance of Jesus Christ and what he did for me in shedding his blood and dying for me on the cross and in his resurrection from the dead, giving me the promise of eternal life, purely by grace (not due to anything I have done, other than to accept it freely).