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URL of this page: //medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000353.htm. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. This condition is often called underactive thyroid. The thyroid gland is an important organ of the endocrine system. It is located at the front of the neck, just above where your collarbones meet. The thyroid makes hormones that control the way every cell in the body uses energy. This process is called metabolism.
Sometimes the thyroid slows down so much that it becomes underactive. When this happens, the thyroid gland does not do its job, and the whole body suffers. This is what is known as hypothyroidism. As common as hypothyroidism is, the detection and treatment of it are getting a second look by doctors. Below are 5 straightforward signs from your body, telling you to look closer at your thyroid. The endocrine system is a system of glands that release hormones into the bloodstream. Consider your thyroid if you experience: 1  Edema, or swelling in the legs, arms, or face. 2  Abdominal weight gain. 3  Cold hands and feet. 4  Increased susceptibility to the common cold and flu. 5  Dryness, which shows up in loss of hair, brittle nails, constipation, and achy joints.