Located at the base of the neck is the thyroid gland. This butterfly shaped gland has an important job, it regulates every organ, tissue and cell in the human body y producing hormones. You can imagine if this gland was not working properly that it would cause major problems. Yet few people who have an underactive thyroid even know they have a problem. Thyroid disease is not understood by many people and it’s symptoms are common to many other illnesses.
When the thyroid is not producing enough hormones, it is underactive. This is also known as Hyperthyroidism. Medication is prescribed by a doctor, usually after a blood test, to treat this condition and it is very important for people to take their exact dosage as prescribed. Even changing brands, such as from the brand name medicines to the generic, should only be done under the advice and supervision of a doctor. Thyroid disease typically requires lifelong medication and it is best managed with consistent treatment with the same brand of medication. The dosage may need to be adjusted but the brand stays the same.
If your thyroid gland is not working properly, your body will not work properly either. The gland is a of particular interest to women, as women suffer from thyroid disease at a greater rate than men do.
Tags: Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Disorder
