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Thyroid gland, often referred to as simply thyroid, is one of the largest endocrine glands.
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It butterfly-shaped gland located in neck.
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Thyroid health is extremely important, as hormones produced by it influence critical body functions and regulate metabolism.
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Thyroid disorders are very common worldwide, they affect people of all ages and have large range of symptoms.
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The most common thyroid disorders include hypothyroidism (abnormally decreased thyroid activity), hyperthyroidism (abnormally increased thyroid activity), thyroiditis or Goitre (inflammation of thyroid gland) and thyroid cancer.
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They are often caused by iodine deficiency.
