Hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid-- the butterfly-shaped gland at the bottom of your neck, just above your collarbone -- makes too much thyroid hormone. Because your body relies on precise levels ...

Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) doesn’t usually cause weight gain, though it may cause other weight changes. Sometimes, treatment for hyperthyroidism can lead to weight gain. Hyperthyroidism ...

The thyroid, a small gland located at the base of the neck, is in charge of numerous body functions. The hormones it secretes help maintain body temperature and your heart rate, as well as brain and ...

Hyperthyroidism, also known as overactive thyroid, is most commonly caused by Graves’ disease (an autoimmune disorder), thyroiditis (inflamed thyroid gland), or “toxic” thyroid nodules.

Subclinical hyperthyroidism means that a person has low or undetectable levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) with normal levels of free thyroid hormones. It usually does not cause symptoms. The ...

Were you recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism? If so, you’re likely aware your body’s thyroid gland is underactive. And you’re probably all too familiar with some of the associated symptoms like ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . I saw a 32-year-old man in consultation for hyperthyroidism. His thyroid-stimulating hormone was <0.01 and both ...