Your thyroid gland governs your metabolism. When it’s in good working order, it helps your body burn the calories you take in and gives you the energy to function properly in all your day-to-day activities. If your thyroid gland is underactive, you’re said to have hypothyroidism and if it’s overactive, you have hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism is more common than … [Read more...] about When Should You Get Your Thyroid Checked
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Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism is a term used to describe increased activity in one or more of the parathyroid glands. The parathyroid glands are small glands located behind the thyroid gland which produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), a hormone which controls the level of calcium in the bloodstream. Increases in the levels of PTH circulating can have a number of consequences, such as … [Read more...] about Hyperparathyroidism
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital Hypothyroidism Congenital hypothyroidism is a condition characterised by a loss of thyroid function. It affects approximately one child in 4,000 births, and up to 20% of cases are hereditary. Congenital hypothyroidism may be the result of the thyroid gland developing incorrectly, complete failure of the gland to develop at all, or the result of an enzyme defect … [Read more...] about Congenital Hypothyroidism
