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Thyroid disorders
- 6 Common Thyroid Disorders & Problems
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck just below the Adam’s apple. It’s part of an intricate network of glands called the endocrine system. The endocrine system is responsible for coordinating many of your body’s activities. The thyroid gland manufactures hormones that regulate your body’s metabolism. - Thyroid problemsIf your thyroid becomes overactive (hyperthyroidism), under-active (hypothyroidism), or cancerous, you could experience a range of health problems.
- Thyroid diseaseYour thyroid produces thyroid hormone, which controls many activities in your body, including how fast you burn calories and how fast your heart beats.
- Thyroiditis
Thyroiditis is inflammation (swelling) of the thyroid gland.
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- 19 Thyroid Disease Symptoms You Should Get Checked Out ASAP
A collection of videos on types of thyroid disorders and symptoms to identify.
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Shomon, M. (2020, July 18). How to do a thyroid neck check: benefits and limitations of the self-exam. VeryWell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/thyroid-disease-detection-neck-3233223