There are two main types of thyroid disease: hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Both conditions can be caused by other diseases that impact the way the thyroid gland works. Hyperthyroidism vs.
What does your thyroid do? Your thyroid gland influences almost all of the metabolic processes in your body through the hormones it produces. Your thyroid gland is part of your endocrine system. When ...
If your mysterious weight loss, sudden intolerance to heat, and noticeably irregular period has you scouring the internet for the reasons why, you’ve probably wondered if your symptoms are the result ...
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Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Cool, pale, dry, or rough skin often points to an underactive thyroid. Warm, ...
Most of us don't give our thyroid a second thought. But the small, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your neck plays a ...
In a recent UAB MedCast episode, UAB Division of Endocrine Surgery Assistant Professor Jessica Fazendin, M.D., Associate Professor Brenessa Lindeman, M.D., MEHP, and UAB Division of Gastrointestinal ...
Hyperthyroidism may present with an itchy rash, hives, or changes in skin pigmentation. Medications that treat hyperthyroidism may also cause a rash. Hyperthyroidism, also known as overactive thyroid, ...