Thyroid disorders

Autoimmune thyroid disease affects approximately 5% of the population. The immune system attacks the thyroid gland itself. What are the causes, symptoms and treatment options for Hashimoto's thyroiditis?

An enlarged thyroid gland can cause various health problems related to breathing or swallowing. Why does goiter occur and how to treat it? When is it advisable to see a doctor?

Hyperthyroidism, or the overactive thyroid gland, is relatively common in the human population. It causes a number of unpleasant difficulties. But why? 

Hypothyroidism is a condition of reduced thyroid function. In it, the thyroid gland does not produce enough of its hormones, which are thyroxine and triiodothyronine.

Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor. It is one of the most common oncological diseases of the endocrine glands of the human body. However, its occurrence among all malignancies is rather rare. It affects women to a greater extent. Thyroid tumors occur at any age and the success of their treatment depends on early detection.

Thyrotoxicosis is a consequence of excessive action of thyroid hormones on the human organism. Why does it arise and how does it manifest itself?