Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid gland that produces too much thyroid hormone, while hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland that produces too little thyroid hormone. Although both ...
Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones, often causing symptoms like weight gain and fatigue. Medications and certain lifestyle changes may help ease ...
Other symptoms that something more serious may be going on include muscle weakness or wasting and fatigue. Causes can include multiple sclerosis (MS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), thyroid ...
Thyroid diseases affect up to 5% of all pregnancies. Adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes are increased by maternal thyroid disease and adequate treatment is thought to reduce these risks ...
Association between severe hypothyroidism and acute kidney injury (AKI) is rare. A 40-year-old woman presented with 15 days history of generalised muscle pain, weakness, weight gain and oedema.