Thyroid disorders Archive

Hyperparathyroidism involves excess hormone production from tiny neck glands and can disrupt calcium balance, bone health and overall well-being.

My 50-year old son has developed bulging eyes over the last few months. It makes him look different, and I would like to know what may cause this.

A low sodium result can have several explanations, and the clues often come from your medications, fluid balance, and overall health.

People on levothyroxine sometimes notice trouble sleeping, raising concerns about how long it will persist and whether dose changes could improve rest.

Thyroid issues and blood pressure may be connected in more than one way. See how symptoms, lab results and treatment can affect your readings.

A TSH result can be confusing without context. See what the number measures, how lab ranges vary and when other factors matter for thyroid health.

A rise in thyroid-stimulating hormone after thyroid removal can have several explanations, from medication timing to changes in absorption.

Find out how estrogen-containing birth control can affect thyroid hormone replacement, and why your levothyroxine dose may need closer monitoring.

Feeling unusually cold on a regular basis can have several explanations, from everyday factors to conditions worth checking.

A high calcium result often turns up on a routine lab test. Possible causes range from overactive parathyroid glands to excess vitamin D.