The thyroid is a small, butterfly shaped gland present at the base of the neck. It produces hormone, which is important in normal metabolism, growth, development and functioning of the body.
A thyroid disorder causes improper production of hormones in the body. The imbalance in hormonal production in turn causes various health issues like obesity and infertility.
A diagnosis is done by measuring TSH levels in blood samples. Other tests could also be suggested depending upon the symptoms.
Thyroid issues, if not treated on time, could cause irreversible conditions.