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  1. Thyroid gland

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

  2. Thyroid - hypothyroidism

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

  3. Thyroid - Hashimoto's disease

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

  4. Thyroid - hyperthyroidism

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

  5. Goitre

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

  6. Parathyroid glands

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

  7. Iodine

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

  8. Thyroid cancer

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

  9. Absent periods – amenorrhoea

    Some women are more at risk of amenorrhoea (the absence of periods) because of emotional stress or changes in weight.

  10. 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.

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