Hypothyroidism is a health condition whereby the thyroid gland does not make enough of the hormone thyroxine. Hypothyroidism is also referred to as an underactive thyroid. This health condition can cause many of the body's functions to slow down.
The thyroid gland is situated in front of the trachea in the neck.
Having a low level of thyroxine in your body can cause a number of health problems and so it is important, through the use of medication, that if you have a low level of Thyroxine that this is corrected as soon as possible.
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