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HYPOTHYROIDISM
INTRODUCTION
TO AN UNDERACTIVE THYROID GLAND
It
is estimated that around 1 in 14 Australians suffer with a thyroid condition.
Hypothyroidism is the most common disorder of the thyroid gland, and can occur at any
age. Thousands of Australians suffer with unrelenting fatigue, weight gain, muscle weakness,
recurrent infections, cold intolerance, hair loss, skin conditions and depression, and never
consider a malfunctioning thyroid gland as a possible cause of their ill health. Often
underlying thyroid disease is overlooked or misdiagnosed, and sometimes poorly
investigated and inadequately treated. The classic signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism
may be mistakenly attributed to depression, stress and anxiety, age, another condition or
simply be seen as psychosomatic.
Dedicated
to the people who suffer with thyroid conditions. May this book make some
sense out of the madness that thyroid dysfunction can bring, and help you to take control of
your condition and regain your life.
“An
excellent overview of thyroid conditions and their management. Highly
recommended.”
- Alun Stevens, MSc FIAA, President, Thyroid Australia Ltd
“This
is highly recommended reading for anyone who has an underactive thyroid
condition, thinks they might have or is currently being investigated for thyroid
disease. Robyn Koumourou has made an extremely valuable contribution by
explaining the thyroid gland and hypothyroidism in easy to understand, matter-of-
fact language.”
- Dr. Robert Hanner, MB. B.S., B.Med.Sc, B.Sc
(Hons)
Robyn
Koumourou is a current board member of the support organization Thyroid
Australia. She works in the area of support and research, and also contributes in
educational seminars on thyroid disease. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
(hypothyroidism) at the age of 30, and since then has endeavoured to provide support,
guidance and educational information to thyroid patients, their families and their doctors.
Robyn lives in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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