As an endocrinologist, I am very familiar with the importance of the endocrine glands to human functioning. These glands work continuously to maintain the health of all individuals as we move through each and every day of our lives. In fact, when one or more of the endocrine glands malfunction, the person’s entire system is often thrown into disarray. For example, if a person develops Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder that causes hypothyroidism, the person’s once-normal thyroid levels will drop. He or she may become lethargic and show a variety of symptoms. These range from annoying to severe and affect many activities of daily living. Due to lethargy, the patient’s physical activity level will.
