Thyroid disease is an umbrella term used to describe disorders or issues that happen when the thyroid gland either produced very little or too much thyroid hormone.
There are primarily two types of thyroid disorders:
Hypothyroidism – This happens due to an underactive thyroid, wherein the thyroid gland produces fewer thyroid hormones.
Hyperthyroidism – This happens due to an overactive thyroid, wherein the thyroid gland produces excess thyroid hormones.
Both types of thyroid disorders lead to a variety of symptoms, including faster heart rate, poor metabolism, sensitivity to hot and cold, etc. The conditions are often due to genetic predisposition.
