Thyroid Surgery
Through the hormones it produces, the thyroid gland influences almost
all of the metabolic processes in your body. The most common thyroid
problems involve abnormal production of thyroid hormones. Too much
thyroid hormone results in a condition known as hyperthyroidism.
Insufficient hormone production leads to hypothyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism
In hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland is overactive, produces too much of its hormone. It affects about 1 percent of women & less common in men. Excessive thyroid hormone production leads to symptoms such as: restlessness, nervousness, racing heart, irritability, increased sweating, anxiety, trouble sleeping, thin skin, brittle hair and nails, muscle weakness, weight loss, bulging eyes.Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is the opposite of hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland does not produce enough of certain important hormones. Too little thyroid hormone production leads to symptoms such as: fatigue, dry skin, increased sensitivity to cold, memory problems, constipation, depression, weight gain, weakness, slow heart rate, coma.
