Subclinical hyperthyroidism is estimated to be present in approximately 1% of the population. [5] The reasons for evaluating and treating overt hyperthyroidism are readily apparent but the ...

Meanwhile, some people might notice they can no longer tolerate the cold—which is one sign of hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid. The condition slows metabolism and triggers a drop in body ...

If a person has hyperthyroidism, these hormones may signal the heart to beat too fast. This may cause a person to develop a rapid and irregular heartbeat. Researchers note that these symptoms may ...

Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD Hypothyroidism—or an underactive thyroid—is a condition that happens when the thyroid ...

In no case was the diagnosis made by me. The diagnosis of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism was made only if there were at least two consistently positive tests, which included the serum protein ...

Patients visiting a hypertension clinic for evaluation of high BP may benefit from the diagnosis of hypothyroidism as the majority of them would avoid antihypertensive treatment. Replacement of ...

Does your thyroid function affect your mood? Can it cause bipolar disorder and other conditions? Here’s what the experts say.

A 2017 study found that yoga reduces the symptoms of stress and improves ... assessed the efficacy of yoga in the management of hypothyroidism, with researchers concluding that it may play a ...

Common symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, hair loss, and sensitivity to cold. While medication is often required to manage hypothyroidism, dietary changes can play ...

But sometimes, they need an endocrinologist to get to the root cause—because it’s one of the most common symptoms of hyperthyroidism, says Dr. Rachel Pessah-Pollack, a clinical associate ...