Diabetes and Endocrinology

Thyroid Disease

A tiny tissue called the thyroid is found in the front of the neck, encircling the windpipe. (trachea). It has two broad wings that wrap around the side of your neck and is shaped like a butterfly with a smaller middle. An organ, the thyroid is. Your body contains glands, which produce and discharge substances that aid various bodily functions. Your thyroid produces chemicals that assist in regulating a number of important bodily processes. Your complete body may be affected if your thyroid isn't functioning properly. Hyperthyroidism is a disease that can occur if your body produces excessive amounts of the thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which your body produces insufficient thyroid hormone. Both diseases are severe and require medical attention.