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

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

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

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

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

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

Mumps is a viral illness that causes fever and swollen salivary glands, and a swollen face.

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

The parathyroid glands make hormones that regulate calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in the bones and blood.

Hormones can be thought of as chemical messages that communicate with the body and bring about changes.