Symptoms of a thyroid disorder

Symptoms of a thyroid disorder

Two common thyroid conditions include hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism is when a person has an underactive thyroid. This occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough of certain hormones. Hyperthyroidism is when a person has an overactive thyroid. This is a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. There are a number of signs and symptoms that may be associated with either of these conditions.

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Hypothyroidism: Causes and Treatments

Hypothyroidism: Causes and Treatments

Hypothyroidism is commonly referred to as underactive thyroid, and is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones. 

It is much more common in women than men; approximately one in every eight women will develop a thyroid condition in her lifetime.  It is estimated that more than 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid condition and up to 60 percent of those with a condition are unaware. 

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Hypothyroidism: Causes and treatments

Hypothyroidism: Causes and treatments

Hypothyroidism is commonly referred to as underactive thyroid and is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones.  

It’s much more common in women than in men with approximately one in every eight women developing a thyroid condition in her lifetime.  It is estimated that more than 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid condition and up to 60 percent of those with a condition are unaware.  

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