Hyperthyroidism means that the thyroid gland has become hyper or is overactive. This overactive thyroid it releases more thyroid hormones ie T3 and T4 than are required for the normal functioning of the metabolism. Thyroid gland-its location and functions The thyroid gland is a small butterfly shaped gland. It is positioned just below the Adam’s… Read more

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which there is a deficiency of thyroid hormones in the body. Hypo means under or below or less. Therefore hypothyroidism means an underactive thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is responsible for the release of the thyroid hormones and an underactive thyroid causes lack of thyroid hromones in the body. Location… Read more