Thyroid disorder

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Broader Terms

endocrine disorder

Narrower Terms

goiter, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis

Facts

• The two main types of thyroid disorder are hypothyroidism which represents too little produced hormone and hyperthyroidism which represents too much produced hormone
• The most common thyroid disorder is an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism.
• Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid doesn't produce enough thyroxine.
• Symptoms of hyperthyroidism are insomnia, irritability, nervousness and unexplained weight loss.
• Symptoms of hypothyroidism are slowing down - coldness, sluggishness, dry skin and scanty hair growth.

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