What Is the Thyroid Gland?
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck. It produces hormones that control the speed of your metabolism — the system that helps the body use energy. Thyroid disorders can slow down or rev up your metabolism by disrupting the production of thyroid hormones. When hormone levels become too low or too high, you may experience a wide range of symptoms.
Following are the Symptoms of Thyroid
• Weight Gain or Loss
• Swelling in and around Neck
• Changes in Heart Beats/Rate
• Changes in Energy or Mood
• Hair Loss
• Feeling Cold or Hot
• Dry Skin and Brittle Nails
• Numbness or Tingling in the hands
• Constipation
• Abnormal Menstrual Periods
• Muscle Weakness or shaky Hands