The effects of thyroid disease may be overlooked since males aren't affected as often. Hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) is seven times more common in females than males, but fatigue, muscle pain, ...

So when thyroid hormone levels are low (as in hypothyroidism), the pituitary gland responds by increasing TSH levels. When hypothyroidism is adequately treated, TSH levels typically drop back down ...

Thyroid symptoms like weight gain or weight loss, irregular or heavy periods, and hair thinning can often feel embarrassing and can be hard to deal with. But there is another symptom that goes ...

gave us the lowdown on the thyroid, symptoms that may indicate thyroid dysfunction and common treatments. What is the thyroid gland, and how does it work? The thyroid gland is part of your ...

Water and sodium retention during severe hypothyroidism create a state of volume depletion, low extracellular fluid ... with greater prevalence among the elderly. High sensitivity of the modern ...

Let’s understand different types, symptoms, and risk factors associated with thyroid cancer, with insights from Dr Supriya Bambarkar, Director of Oncology and Consultant Onco Surgeon at AIMS ...

Brits are reminded of symptoms of thyroid cancer - because ... serious problems if their levels are too high or too low. An overactive thyroid can affect anyone, but it's about 10 times more ...

Lower preoperative levels of triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol are linked to higher recurrence rates in patients with papillary thyroid ... to have low levels of ...