Doctor! I have been doing night shifts for the past 7 years due to which, my routine has been hampered so badly. Doctor please help me know what are the main causes of thyroid?
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Thyroid causes include other conditions affecting the thyroid gland and leading to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Conditions causing hyperthyroidism are- 1- Grave's disease: Thyroid gland becomes active and starts producing too much hormone. The condition is sometimes known as diffuse toxic goitre. 2- Thyroiditis: This can be either very painful or you won't notice it at all. This lasts for a long period of time extending from weeks to months. In this condition the stored hormones begin to release. 3- Nodules: This condition can arise due to overactive nodules present inside the thyroid. Gland with a single nodule is known as a toxic autonomously functioning thyroid nodule whereas a presence of several nodules on the gland is called a toxic multi nodular goitre. Conditions causing hypothyroidism include: 1- Iodine deficiency: This leads to less production of the hormone. 2- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Thyroid gland is attacked by the person's body cells itself and damages it. 3) Non functional thyroid gland: In some cases people are born with a non functional thyroid gland, when it is not treated it will affect the child's mental as well as physical conditions in the future.
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