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Thyroid Disorders

See also Low Thyroid Questionnaire

The thyroid gland produces various hormones used by the body and thyroid disorders cause various symptoms. The two main types are hypothyroidism (too little hormone) such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and hyperthyroidism (too much hormone) such as Graves’ disease. Both conditions can be difficult to diagnose because they product relatively mild symptoms. Hence, thyroid disorders are often misdiagnosed as depression, aging or other causes of tiredness, fatigue, or forgetfulness. Therefore, a thyroid disorder is a possibility that must be ruled out in diagnoses of conditions such as depression,  fibromyalgia, lupus, sleep disorders,  and various other conditions. Fortunately, diagnosis of thyroid problems is relatively specific by blood or saliva tests of thyroid hormone levels. Thyroid disorders are treatable, but can be serious if untreated, so any suspicion of thyroid problems needs to be confirmed promptly by a doctor.