1. Thyroid Disease
To many hormones results in hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism occurs when not enough hormones are being made. ... Hypothyroidism occurs because of the underproduction of thyroid hormones. ... When hypothyroid or hyperthyroid occurs, the thyroid can become enlarged. ... To determine if the patient has hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, the doctor will test the levels of thyroid hormones in your blood. ... Treatments of both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can be managed with drugs that will restore hormone levels to the body's proper balance. ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate