The thyroid is a small gland found in Adam’s apple of the neck of the human body. This small gland plays a vital role in creating and releasing the hormones that increase oxygen levels and also stimulate your cells to produce more protein. Thyroid problems can lead to affecting the metabolic health of an individual.

Types of thyroid

Thyroid leads to various types of thyroid problems, which include:

Hyperthyroidism – This happens when the thyroid gland makes and releases high levels of thyroid hormone. It can result in increasing your metabolism speed up. Its symptoms include;

• Rapid heartbeat
• Weight loss
• Increased appetite
• Anxiety

Hypothyroidism – Also called Underactive Thyroid, this is a medical condition when the thyroid isn’t able to create and release enough thyroid hormone. As a result, your metabolism will slow down. Its symptoms include:

• A low body temperature
• Anemia
• Heart failure
• Confusion
• Coma

Thyroiditis – This is a group of conditions that will result in inflammation of your thyroid gland. In patients, this is a very common problem and most the cases of thyroiditis are temporary and others cause permanent hypothyroidism. Its symptoms include

• High fever (between 104 and 106)
• Rapid heart rate
• Feeling agitated, irritable and/or anxious
• Delirium

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis – This is an autoimmune condition, which happens when the cells attack and damage the thyroid. The human immune system is responsible to protect the body, but in this condition, things get opposite. Its symptoms include;

• Tiredness
• Weight gain
• Feeling cold
• Joint stiffness and muscle pain
• Constipation
• Depression
• Puffy eyes/face
• Dry skin

At Olive Health Care & Diagnostics, we are focused on the treatment of thyroid gland disorders through specialist consultations, appropriate investigations and follow up medication by our team of board-certified and experienced doctors. Our goal is to help patients manage their disease better without any hassle.