| Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that is located | | | | Symptoms of Thyroid Diseases |
| beneath the skin, as well as muscles, at the neck's | | | | The symptoms of thyroid sicknesses are based on |
| front portion under the thyroid cartilage. The prime role | | | | the type of thyroid diseases. For instance, people with |
| of thyroid gland is to produce thyroid hormones, which | | | | hypothyroid show symptoms like: |
| in turn is inevitable for the effective bodily functions, as | | | | Forgetfulness |
| it not only helps for the regulation of metabolism | | | | Weight gain |
| function but also for the appropriate usage of body's | | | | Hoarse voice |
| energy. However, if this gland does not function | | | | Intolerance to cold |
| properly, it may sometimes lead to some conditions, | | | | Coarse hair and skin |
| which in turn is categorized into hypothyroidism and | | | | Fatigue |
| hyperthyroidism, depending upon the level of its | | | | In the case of hyperthyroidism, the symptoms include: |
| production of hormones or thyroxine. Hypothyroidism, | | | | Tremor |
| alternatively termed underactive thyroid, occurs when | | | | Muscle weakness |
| the thyroid gland cannot secrete enough hormones. On | | | | Infrequent menstruation |
| the other hand, hyperthyroidism is a condition in which | | | | Sleep problems |
| thyroid gland becomes overactive thus producing | | | | Vision problems |
| excess amount of hormones in the form of thyroxine | | | | Sensitive to heat |
| (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). | | | | Weight loss |
| Causes of Thyroid Diseases | | | | Enlarged thyroid gland |
| Thyroid problems can be caused due to a number of | | | | Diagnosis and Treatment |
| reasons. The diseases and conditions such as | | | | Since its symptoms are often confused with other |
| Thyroiditis - a condition that causes the inflammation of | | | | diseases, thyroid problems' diagnosis is quite difficult. |
| the thyroid gland; Hashimoto's Thyroiditis - a disease | | | | One of the methods used to diagnose thyroid disease |
| that affect the immune system; Postpartum Thyroiditis | | | | is thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test. The |
| - a temporary problem that affects women especially | | | | treatments available for thyroid conditions vary on the |
| after giving birth; and iodine deficiency are reported to | | | | basis of the nature of thyroid diseases. A drug namely |
| be some causes for hypothyroidism. When it comes | | | | levothyroxine is mostly used to treat hypothyroidism. |
| to hyperthyroidism, it is mostly associated with Graves' | | | | Likewise, treatment options for curing hyperthyroidism |
| disease and excessive intake of drugs like | | | | cover drug therapy, radioactive iodine treatment, and |
| Amiodarone and Lugol's solution. | | | | thyroid surgery. |