A feeling of constant fatigue, sudden weight gain or loss or disturbances in our mood and emotions are the main reasons that should lead us to a thyroid gland screening.<\/p>\n
But what is the thyroid gland that we often hear about?<\/strong><\/p>\n The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland in the human body with the basic function of regulating metabolism<\/strong>. However, it affects every organ, ensuring a multitude of functions, from normal brain development to energy consumption and heat production.<\/p>\n The thyroid gland is located in the middle of the neck, below the larynx, and microscopically consists of two types of cells with different functions and origins. Its name comes from its shape (thyreos in ancient greek or shield).<\/p>\n What are the diseases of the thyroid gland?<\/strong><\/p>\n The most well-known thyroid gland conditions are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, which we will discuss below. Thyroiditis is also common, while thyroid cancer and thyroid growth abnormality are rarer forms of disease.<\/p>\n Hypothyroidism<\/strong><\/p>\n In hypothyroidism, the thyroid produces less thyroid hormone than the body needs.<\/p>\n The causes of hypothyroidism may be acquired or congenital and may be due to the thyroid gland itself (primary) or its underactivity may be due to diseases in the brain, the thyroid control centre, hypothalamus and pituitary gland (secondary or central).<\/p>\n Hyperthyroidism<\/strong><\/p>\n