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  1. Thyroid - hypothyroidism

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

  2. Thyroid - Hashimoto's disease

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

  3. Thyroid - hyperthyroidism

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

  4. Thyroid gland

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

  5. Goitre

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

  6. Pituitary tumour

    Generally, pituitary tumours are benign and slow growing, and pituitary cancers are extremely rare.

  7. Fluid retention (oedema)

    Fluid retention (oedema) occurs when fluid isn't removed from the body tissues, including the skin. Causes include the body's reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake and menstrual cycle hormones.

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