Thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower part of the throat. The main function of this gland is to secrete hormones like triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Thyroid hormones are one of the most important hormones for controlling the body’s metabolism because they provide energy to the body’s cells. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are two of the most common thyroid disorders.
The most common thyroid problems include:
● Hyperthyroidism – An overactive thyroid
● Hypothyroidism – An underactive thyroid
● Thyroid nodules – Lumps in the thyroid gland
● Goitre – An enlarged thyroid
● Thyroiditis – Inflammation of the thyroid
● Thyroid cancer – Malignant thyroid nodules or tissue