Hypothyroidism

Definition
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain important hormones.

Symptoms
Fatigue, Weakness, Weight gain or increased difficulty losing weight, Coarse, dry hair, rough pale skin, Hair loss, Cold intolerance (you can't tolerate cold temperatures like those around you), Muscle cramps and frequent muscle aches.

Treatment
Iron supplements, Cholestyramine, Aluminum hydroxide, which is found in some antacids, Calcium supplements

Statistics
The following statistics  attempts to extrapolate the above prevalence rate for Thyroid disorders to the populations of various countries and regions. Extrapolated Prevalence of Thyroid disorders in  Italy  4,268,932 and  Extrapolated Statistics was found to be 58,057,477.These prevalence extrapolations for Thyroid disorders are only estimates, based on applying the prevalence rates.