Untreated hyperthyroidism, conditions where there is excess thyroid hormone present, can adversely affect health, leading to increased risks for abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure, osteoporosis, ...

Your thyroid is about the size of a walnut. It sits at the base of your throat, and when it stops working correctly, it can ...

The thyroid is an incredibly important gland. Located at the front of the neck, it plays a key role in regulating metabolism. Unfortunately, thyroid dysfunction is also quite common, which may lead to ...

If your mysterious weight loss, sudden intolerance to heat, and noticeably irregular period has you scouring the internet for the reasons why, you’ve probably wondered if your symptoms are the result ...

In pregnancy, hyperthyroidism is most often the result of Graves’ disease. If untreated, hyperthyroidism may cause serious complications like early labor and stillbirth. Share on Pinterest ...

Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder, is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, which occurs when the body makes too much thyroid hormone. In people with Graves’ disease, ...

Hyperthyroidism is an endocrine disorder that can cause many issues, including high blood pressure. Treating hyperthyroidism may help to regulate a person’s blood pressure. Between 36% and 59% of ...

This report will describe briefly some basic aspects of thyroid physiology that are pertinent to the management of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy. Results of a combined antithyroid-thyroid program ...