Signs of Thyroid Problems
Signs of Thyroid Problems
Your thyroid is a gland that releases hormones into your body that regulates your metabolism. Thyroid problems occur when the thyroid either secretes too much or not enough hormones. When this happens, it’s called thyroid disease. This disease comes in two main varieties, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, with several sub-variants. While anyone can get this disease, you have a higher risk if any of the following apply to you:
- family history of thyroid disease
- have certain medical conditions, including:
- Pernicious anemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Primary adrenal insufficiency
- Lupus
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sjögren’s syndrome
- Turner syndrome
- take any medication that’s high in iodine
- are older than 60
- are female
- have been treated for cancer