Thyroid Disorders 101... There are several different problems that could develop in the thyroid gland. These include: *  Underactive Thyroid (hypothyroidism) *  Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism *  Goiter – an enlarged thyroid – usually visible as a swelling on the neck just under the Adam’s apple *  Thyroid nodules – lumps in the thyroid gland *  Thyroid cancer – malignant *  Thyroiditis – inflamed thyroid The most common...

How To Detect An Overactive Thyroid... The clinical name for someone suffering from an overactive thyroid is hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism affects eight times more women than men. This is a thyroid disorder that involves the over production of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine.   The thyroid gland is found in the neck area and is wrapped around the trachea just below the ‘adams apple’. Its job is to produce a hormone which is mainly responsible for metabolism...

How To Live With An Underactive Thyroid... The medical name for an underactive thyroid is hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid doesn’t make enough of the hormone thyroxine. The risk of an underactive thyroid problem increases with age; between 9 & 17% of all adults over 60 will have an underactive thyroid. Common symptoms linked with an underactive thyroid include the following: Fatigue Weight gain Increased flow during menstruation Dehydrated...