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Hypothyroidism: Too little thyroid hormone

Since hypothyroidism is caused by too little thyroid hormone secreted by the thyroid, the diagnosis of hypothyroidism is based almost exclusively upon measuring the amount of thyroid hormone in the blood.  There are normal ranges for all thyroid horm

How Your Thyroid Works

Your thyroid gland is a small gland, normally weighing less than one ounce, located in the front of the neck. It is made up of two halves, called lobes, that lie along the windpipe (trachea) and are joined together by a narrow band of thyroid tissue, known as the isthmus.

Diagnosing Hyperthyroidism: Overactivity of the Thyroid Gland

The actual diagnosis of hyperthyroidism is easy to make once its possibility is entertained.
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