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- Thyroid gland
If the thyroid gland is overactive or sluggish, the metabolism will be affected, leading to a variety of symptoms.
- Thyroid - hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive which causes the person?s metabolism to slow down.
- Thyroid - Hashimoto's disease
Hashimoto's disease progresses very slowly over many years, so the symptoms may go unnoticed.
- Thyroid - hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed with a simple blood test that measures thyroid hormone levels.
- Goitre
Symptoms of a goitre can include enlargement of the throat, swallowing problems and breathing problems.
- Parathyroid glands
The parathyroid glands make hormones that regulate calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in the bones and blood.
- Iodine
Good sources of iodine include fortified bread and any type of seafood, including seaweed.
- Thyroid cancer
Anyone can develop thyroid cancer, regardless of age or gender.
- Absent periods – amenorrhoea
Some women are more at risk of amenorrhoea (the absence of periods) because of emotional stress or changes in weight.
- Heart disease - enlarged heart
An enlarged heart isn?t a condition in itself, but a symptom of an underlying problem that is causing the heart to work harder than normal.