Thyroid Gland is one of the endocrine glands in the body. It is located in the neck below Adam's Apple. The main function of the thyroid gland is regulating how fast body uses energy and controls hormonal production. The Thyroid hormones T3 and T4 regulate the metabolism rate. Two major disorders associated with the Thyroid Gland are: Hyperthyroidism: excessive production of thyroid hormones which causes weight loss, excessive sweating, muscle weakness and sensitivity to heat; Hypothyroidism: decreased production of Thyroid hormones which could cause weight gain, tiredness and cold intolerance.
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