BC Advantage - 2024 Issue 3

Breaking Down Misconceptions: Understanding Thyroid Diseases

Imagine a tiny butterfly-shaped gland quietly regulating your body's energy levels and overall health. Your thyroid, which uses iodine to make thyroid hormones, helps control blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, metabolism, and the reaction of your body to other hormones. Thyroid disorders occur when the gland becomes overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism). When the thyroid is not working as it should, it can result in serious health problems.   The American Thyroid Association (ATA) estimates that more than 12% of the U.S. population will experience a thyroid condition at some point in their lives. One in eight...

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