thyroid dysfunction
Neck gland disorder
Thyroid dysfunction is any condition where the thyroid gland produces too much or too little hormone.
Hyperthyroidism (overactive) can cause weight loss, rapid heartbeat, and anxiety; hypothyroidism (underactive) causes fatigue, weight gain, and sluggishness.
Her thyroid dysfunction was diagnosed after months of unexplained exhaustion.
- goiterEnlarged thyroid gland
- hyperthyroidismOverproduction of metabolic hormones
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- cold handsChilled extremities
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