Thyroid Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
WEBThyroid disease is an umbrella term for conditions that affect how your thyroid functions. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are the two main types of thyroid disease. But they each have multiple possible causes.
Thyroid Disorders - Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBDetailed information on disorders of the thyroid, including hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, toxic nodular goiter, hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
6 Common Thyroid Problems and Diseases - Healthline
WEBMay 9, 2023 · Common thyroid disorders include Hashimoto's disease, Graves' disease, and goiter. Learn about their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) - Symptoms and causes
WEBDec 10, 2022 · This condition also is called underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Over time, hypothyroidism that isn't treated can lead to other health problems, such as high cholesterol and heart problems. Blood tests are used to diagnose hypothyroidism.
Thyroid Disease: Early Signs, Symptoms, Types, Treatment
WEBApr 12, 2023 · When the thyroid over- or underproduces vital hormones, it can lead to a host of different health issues because of how the body relies on these hormones for various functions. This article discusses types of thyroid disease, their associated symptoms, and what treatment options are available.
Hashimoto's disease - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 15, 2022 · In Hashimoto's disease, immune-system cells lead to the death of the thyroid's hormone-producing cells. The disease usually results in a decline in hormone production (hypothyroidism). Although anyone can develop Hashimoto's disease, it's most common among middle-aged women.
Thyroid Problems | Hypothyroidism | Hyperthyroidism
WEBApr 22, 2024 · Some of the different thyroid diseases include: Goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Hyperthyroidism, which happens when your thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs. Hypothyroidism, which happens when your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormones. Thyroid cancer. Thyroid nodules, lumps in the thyroid gland
Thyroid Problems & Disease: Types and Causes - WebMD
WEBSep 12, 2023 · Thyroid disease and disorders can range from a small, harmless goiter (enlarged gland) that needs no treatment, to life-threatening cancer. The most common thyroid problems...
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) - Diagnosis and treatment
WEBDec 10, 2022 · If it's high, the test is done again, along with a blood test for the thyroid hormone T-4. If the results show that TSH is high and T-4 is low, then the diagnosis is hypothyroidism. In some cases, the thyroid hormone T-3 may be measured as well.
Thyroid: What It Is, Function & Problems - Cleveland Clinic
WEBWhat is the thyroid? Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of your neck under your skin. It’s a part of your endocrine system and controls many of your body’s important functions by producing and releasing (secreting) certain hormones.
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