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Thyroid Disorders |
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Conditions and Treatments
Thyroid problems are very common, especially among women, and include:
The most common thyroid disorders occur either when your thyroid fails to produce enough hormones, a condition called hypothyroidism, or when your thyroid produces an excessive amount of hormones, causing hyperthyroidism.
Most thyroid disorders can be diagnosed with a simple blood test, called a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test. Treatment typically involves surgery, medications and radioactive iodine.
Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated May 8, 2007
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