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The thyroid is a gland located in the front of the neck. This gland produces two hormones, thyroxine and triiodothyronine, which regulate various vital metabolic processes including growth and energy consumption. The thyroid can become malfunction and overactive that leads to hyperthyroidism, or underactive that leads to hypothyroidism. Women are more prone to thyroid disorders than men.
There are various causes of hyperthyroidism:
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include:
Symptoms of hypothyroidism include:
Treatment of hyperthyroidism depends on the patient’s age, physical status, cause and severity of conditions. Treatment options include: