What Are Symptoms of Thyroid Problems?
2. What Are the Types of Thyroid Problems?
People who suffer from problems with the thyroid do not fall into a one-size-fits-all category since disorders involving the thyroid occur in several different ways. The two most common conditions are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Patients with hypothyroidism experience a reduction in hormones due to an underproducing thyroid, while those suffering from hyperthyroidism experience an overproduction of hormones due to thyroid overactivity.
Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are not the only conditions that are caused by thyroid dysfunction. An infection can lead to subacute thyroiditis, which causes a temporary underproduction or overproduction of thyroid hormones. In rare cases, a tumor can cause the thyroid to malfunction even if the tumor is benign. Depending on the type of dysfunction, the symptoms of a thyroid disorder can vary greatly from patient to patient.
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