Underactive Thyroid


Underactive Thyroid
What is an underactive thyroid? by Jennifer R. Povey An underactive thyroid is one that does not produce enough of the two hormones secreted by the thyroid. These hormones, triiodythyronine and thyroxine (referred to as T3 and T4, referring to the number of iodine molecules they contain) are vital reg... More> Symptoms and treatment of thyroid diseases by Ann Denton THE THYROID SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENTS The tiny butterfly gland that lies in the front of the neck just beneath the Adams apple can sometimes malfunction during middle age. The thyroid is controlled by the pituitary gland which is also known as the "le... More>
	Your thyroid and weight loss: The connection is real by Tess Lynne Heart pounding and racing out of your chest, dry skin, weight gain that you can't seem to control, fatigue, depression ... does this sound familiar? The thyroid is a very instrumental part of the body, and controls everything from emotions to weight... More> What to expect while living with a thyroid problem by Author Name Withheld 119 Humans can develop thyroid problems for many reasons. To locate the thyroid, remember that it is located just under your adam's apple, in your neck. Fun Fact: Your thyroid produces the hormone, THYROXIN. This hormone is converted outside of the thyr... More>
The symptoms of thyroid problems by Angel Sharum The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located in the neck. It produces hormones that regulate metabolism and growth. When your thyroid gland produces too much or too little of these hormones you start to have problems. Some signs of overactive thy... More> How to tell if you have a thyroid problem? by Jacqueline Price Are you tired all the time? Are you gaining or losing weight? Or are you anxious and irritable and feel that your heart is racing a mile a minute? If you have some of these symptoms you may be suffering from a thyroid disorder. The only way to tell ... More>
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