| The butterfly shape in your neck is called the thyroid | | | | Enlarge Thyroid |
| gland and this body part performs the job of producing | | | | When the thyroid is producing too much or too little of |
| hormones and it can run into trouble by producing too | | | | it product, it can cause this area in the neck to become |
| much or too little hormones. | | | | enlarged. This is the most telling sign that something is |
| When it is producing too little of it, it is called | | | | wrong with this body part. However, it must be |
| hypothyroidism and too much of it is also called | | | | examined or tested by someone who qualifies in this |
| hyperthyroidism and a person who is suffering from | | | | line of work. |
| this can be prescribed medication that will be helpful in | | | | In some cases, surgery will be undergone to deal with |
| bringing it to the correct production level. | | | | it, but sometimes, iodine is used to reduce it. In either |
| Although some of these signs that are following, may | | | | case though, do your research, get a second opinion if |
| be an indication that there is another problem, apart | | | | you are not comfortable with the first, and take it from |
| from this one, these signs are usually present when | | | | there. |
| the thyroid gland is not producing enough hormones. | | | | Swelling Of Arms, Legs, Feet Etc. |
| Both men and women can have this problem, | | | | This illness could cause swelling in other parts of the |
| however, more women seem to be faced with it than | | | | body such as under the eyes, arms, legs and, or feet. |
| men and when it occurs in a woman, since the | | | | There may not be any pain with the swelling. |
| hormones are affected, it can cause "feminine" health | | | | Hoarseness |
| problems for her. | | | | Your voice may become a bit hoarse during this time |
| Inability To Tolerate Cold | | | | although it may not affect the passage of food to the |
| Some people are not too happy when wintertime roles | | | | rest of your body. |
| around and this is because of the cold, nevertheless, | | | | Slow Heartbeat |
| they can handle it, it is not a big problem for them. | | | | Your heartbeat may slowdown and if you are aware |
| However, when you are suffering from this sickness, | | | | of it, it should not be ignore. Whenever the heart is not |
| your body does not react too kindly to it. You feel | | | | functioning at it normal pace, something is wrong and |
| tremendously cold, even to the point of trembling, | | | | you should seek out, some qualified medical help. |
| although it is not very cold. | | | | |