Thyroid Problems
- Goitre
A goitre is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. This gland is situated at the front of the throat, below the Adams apple (larynx). The thyroid gland secretes hormones to regulate many metabolic processes, including growth and energy ...
- Hyperthyroidism
The thyroid gland controls important metabolic processes, such as growth and energy expenditure. Hyperthyroidism means the thyroid gland is overactive. An immune system abnormality called Graves' disease is the most common cause of ...
- Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive and fails to secrete enough hormones into the bloodstream. Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorder, and it is thought to affect around six to 10 per cent of women. Primary ...
Last updated: 22 May, 2012
Last reviewed: 22 May, 2012
