The thyroid, a small gland located at the base of the neck, is in charge of numerous body functions. The hormones it secretes help maintain body temperature and your heart rate, as well as brain and ...

In rare cases, hyperthyroidism may lead to congestive heart failure. This is because, in people with hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland overproduces thyroid hormones, which can affect how the heart ...

Your thyroid is about the size of a walnut. It sits at the base of your throat, and when it stops working correctly, it can ...

Hyperthyroidism, most commonly caused by Graves' disease, can produce striking physical changes long before many people ...

Hyperthyroidism can lead to a variety of changes, including face and neck swelling, thinning facial hair or bald patches, and discoloration. Hyperthyroidism, characterized by an overactive thyroid ...

Hyperthyroidism, also known as overactive thyroid, is caused by an overproduction of thyroid hormones. Unfortunately, the thyroid gland is complex, and the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism can ...

Hyperthyroidism can lead to heart-related complications like atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease. If you have hyperthyroidism, chest pain is a potential sign of these complications.

A thyroid storm is one of the most serious medical emergencies involving the thyroid gland. Although it is rare, the condition can become life-threatening if n ...

Hyperthyroidism, also known as an overactive thyroid, involves overproduction of the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. There are several possible causes of hyperthyroidism, including ...

Hyperthyroidism and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a bidirectional link. Therefore, if a person has both conditions, their doctor may use a collaborative treatment approach. RA is prevalent among ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

This report will describe briefly some basic aspects of thyroid physiology that are pertinent to the management of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy. Results of a combined antithyroid-thyroid program ...