Thyroid

Thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland placed over our trachea (wind pipe). Disorders of the thyroid gland are common and occur more commonly in women. Common thyroid problems that occur are:

• Under-active/Hypo functioning thyroid gland (Hypothyroidism)
• Overactive/Hyper functioning thyroid gland (Hyperthyroidism)
• Thyroid swellings (nodules) which may be benign or malignant