{"id":8616,"date":"2019-10-17T12:11:57","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T16:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=8616"},"modified":"2026-01-14T15:15:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T20:15:31","slug":"hypothyroidism-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/hypothyroidism-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypothyroidism"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Hypothyroidism treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions","meta_description":"Suffering from hypothyroidism? Get advice and treatment options from the comfort of your home. Talk to a doctor online now.","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I talk to a doctor on Maple about my hypothyroidism?","accordion_intro":"

Yes. In most cases, a doctor on Maple can diagnose hypothyroidism online. Once you describe your symptoms to the doctor, they\u2019ll be able to provide a diagnosis or a lab test requisition to confirm diagnosis, write necessary prescriptions, and recommend an appropriate course of treatment. If the doctor suspects you have a more serious problem, they may suggest that you go to a clinic for a thorough physical examination.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

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Yes. In most cases, a doctor on Maple can diagnose hypothyroidism online. Once you describe your symptoms to the doctor, they\u2019ll be able to provide a diagnosis or a lab test requisition to confirm diagnosis, write necessary prescriptions, and recommend an appropriate course of treatment. If the doctor suspects you have a more serious problem, they may suggest that you go to a clinic for a thorough physical examination.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can visit our\u00a0How it Works<\/a>\u00a0page to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is hypothyroidism?","accordion_intro":"

Hypothyroidism (also called underactive thyroid disease) occurs when your thyroid gland doesn\u2019t make enough thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormones affect nearly every part of your body, including your heart, skin, and metabolism. If you don\u2019t have enough thyroid hormone, your entire body\u2019s systems can slow down.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?","accordion_intro":"

Symptoms of hypothyroidism include:<\/span><\/p>\n