HYPOTHYROIDISM

Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, develops when the thyroid gland fails to produce or
secrete as much thyroxine(T4) as the body needs. Because T4 regulates such essential functi
ons as heart rate, digestion, physical growth, andmental development, an insufficient supply
of this hormone can slow life-sustaining processes, damage organs andtissues in every part
of the body, and lead to life-threatening complications.

OSTEOPOROSIS
Osteoporosis: Thinning of the bones, with reduction in bone mass, due to depletion of
calcium and bone protein. Osteoporosis predisposes a person to fractures, which are
often slow to heal and heal poorly. It is most common in older adults, particularly
postmenopausal women, and in patients who take steroids or steroidal drugs.
Unchecked osteoporosis can lead to changes in posture, physical abnormality
(particularly the form of hunched back known colloquially as dowagers hump), and
decreased mobility. Treatment of osteoporosis includes exercise (especially weightbearing exercise that builds bone density), ensuring that the diet contains adequate
calcium and other minerals needed to promote new bone growth, use of medications to
improve bone density, and sometimes for postmenopausal women, use of hormone
therapy.

PREDIABETES
Prediabetes means that your blood sugar level is higher than normal but not yet
high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. Without
intervention, prediabetes is likely to become type 2 diabetes in 10 years or less

THYROID CANCER
Thyroid cancer is a disease that you get when abnormal cells begin to grow in
your thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly and is located in
the front of your neck. It makes hormones that regulate the way your body uses
energy and that help your body work normally.