<p>Would you know it if your thyroid gland slowed production of thyroid hormone? Or if it sped up? The symptoms are hard to spot. An out-of kilter thyroid gland causes a variety of puzzling symptoms and many people and doctors mistake them for signs of another disease or normal aging. More than 12 million Americans have thyroid disease, many of whom dont realize it. The Special Health Report, Thyroid Disease: Understanding hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism explains in easy-to-understand language how to know if your thyroid gland is not functioning as it should and what treatment to follow if your levels are too high or too low.</p>

Thyroid Disease: Understanding hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Jeffery R. Garber, M.D.

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Harvard Health Publications

Many people diagnosed with a thyroid condition are surprised that such a tiny gland can have such a profound impact on overall health and well-being. But the thyroid gland plays an enormous role in human health. Throughout life, this busy gland is constantly producing hormones that influence metabolism. When disease causes your thyroid gland to slack off and underproduce thyroid hormone, or overwork and produce too much of it, you ll know something isn t right. This Special Health Report will help you recognize the symptoms and find the right treatment before you experience the long-term effects of this common conditon.

Harvard Medical School Thyroid Disease: Understanding hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

Harvard Medical School

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Thyroid Disease: Understanding hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

Harvard Medical School Thyroid Disease: Understanding hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism