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The thyroid governs the body’s metabolism through the release of two hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)<ref name="rf1">https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/thyroiddiseases.html</ref> Thyroid disease occurs as a result of either overproduction (too much) or underproduction (too little) of the thyroid hormones.<ref name="rf2">http://www.hormone.org/diseases-and-conditions/thyroid/overview</ref> The overproduction or underproduction may lead to a thyroid disease. The most common thyroid diseases are goiter, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism.<ref name="rf3">http://www.medicinenet.com/thyroid_disorders/article.htm</ref> Knowing whether or not you have one of these diseases will require a visit to the doctor and some tests, but you can familiarize yourself with the symptoms of each one so that you know when something might be off with your thyroid. | The thyroid governs the body’s metabolism through the release of two hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)<ref name="rf1">https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/thyroiddiseases.html</ref> Thyroid disease occurs as a result of either overproduction (too much) or underproduction (too little) of the thyroid hormones.<ref name="rf2">http://www.hormone.org/diseases-and-conditions/thyroid/overview</ref> The overproduction or underproduction may lead to a thyroid disease. The most common thyroid diseases are goiter, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism.<ref name="rf3">http://www.medicinenet.com/thyroid_disorders/article.htm</ref> Knowing whether or not you have one of these diseases will require a visit to the doctor and some tests, but you can familiarize yourself with the symptoms of each one so that you know when something might be off with your thyroid. | ||
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===Identifying Goiter=== | ===Identifying Goiter=== | ||
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==Warnings== | ==Warnings== | ||
*If you think that you have a thyroid disease, make an appointment with your doctor right away! Do not delay treatment, especially if your thyroid gland is enlarged or if any of your symptoms are interfering with your daily life. Waiting to get a diagnosis and treatment may cause symptoms to worse and if a growth is cancerous, delaying treatment may even be fatal. | *If you think that you have a thyroid disease, make an appointment with your doctor right away! Do not delay treatment, especially if your thyroid gland is enlarged or if any of your symptoms are interfering with your daily life. Waiting to get a diagnosis and treatment may cause symptoms to worse and if a growth is cancerous, delaying treatment may even be fatal. | ||
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== Related Articles == | == Related Articles == | ||
* [[Lose Weight With Thyroid Disease]] | * [[Lose Weight With Thyroid Disease]] | ||
