Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition where the thyroid gland doesn’t release enough thyroid hormone into the bloodstream. This can cause symptoms like fatigue and weight gain.
[18] Pregnancy [edit] Main article: Thyroid disease in women Even mild or subclinical hypothyroidism leads to possible infertility and an increased risk of miscarriage. [19][20]...
Hyperthyroidism is the condition that occurs due to excessive production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. Thyrotoxicosis is the condition that occurs due to excessive thyroid hormone of any cause and therefore includes hyperthyroidism. Some, however, use the terms interchangeably....
Thyroid disease is a medical condition that affects the function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck and produces thyroid hormones that travel through the blood to help regulate many other organs, meaning that it is an endocrine organ. These hormones...
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Specialty Endocrinology Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is thyroid hormone deficiency present at birth. If untreated for several months after birth, severe congenital hypothyroidism can lead...
Hypothyroidism, also known as underactive thyroid disease, is a health condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce sufficient levels of thyroid hormones. Learn more about the symptoms, causes...
Thyroid disease in pregnancy can affect the health of the mother as well as the child before and after delivery. Thyroid disorders are prevalent in women of child-bearing age and for this reason commonly present as a pre-existing disease in pregnancy, or after childbirth. Uncorrected thyro...
WHAT IS THE THYROID GLAND? · WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? · WHAT CAUSES HYPOTHYROIDISM? · HOW IS HYPOTHYROIDISM DIAGNOSED? · HOW IS HYPOTHYROIDISM TREATED? · FOLLOW-UP