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Hashimoto's disease progresses very slowly over many years, so the symptoms may go unnoticed.

Hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed with a simple blood test that measures thyroid hormone levels.

Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive which causes the person?s metabolism to slow down.

Good sources of iodine include fortified bread and any type of seafood, including seaweed.

Anyone can develop thyroid cancer, regardless of age or gender.

If the thyroid gland is overactive or sluggish, the metabolism will be affected, leading to a variety of symptoms.

Many children have innocent heart murmurs that don?t require any treatment, but medical tests are often needed to check.

Pathology tests cover blood tests, and tests on urine, stools (faeces) and bodily tissues

Symptoms of a goitre can include enlargement of the throat, swallowing problems and breathing problems.

If a person habitually eats more kilojoules than they burn, they will have raised triglyceride levels in the blood.