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What is thyroid?

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Lot of my friends have Thyroid problems. What exactly is it?

 

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  1. Dr Suman Rao on Apr 12, 2012 Reply

    Thyroid is a gland which secretes thyroid hormone and situated in the neck.It is responsible for the metabolism of the body.It can overwork causing increased thyroid hormone levels (hyperthyroidism) or under work causing hypothyroidism.Cause could be a local cause or central(due to pitutary gland malfunction).It is common in females.