Hyperfunctioning thyroid (goiter)
CHANGES IN WEIGHT?
You might be surprised that your thyroid – that tiny gland in your throat that weighs about an ounce (28 grams) can have such a profound impact on your overall health and well-being.
Throughout our life, this busy gland constantly produces hormones that affect our body’s metabolism. But when the disease causes that thyroid to slack off and produce too little (Hypothyroidism) or overwork and produce too much (Hyperthyroidism), – trouble is more likely to result.
Thyroid disease can easily sneak up on someone because it is often mistaken for typical signs of aging like achiness, weight gain, fatigue, etc.
In fact, 60 percent of people with thyroid disease do not even know they have it.
That is why it is important to recognize its hard-to-spot symptoms. Be aware of what happens when left untreated
Work with your physician to confirm the diagnosis.
And find the best treatment that can help you feel like your old self again!