Your Thyroid And You
For some people, weight gain or loss can be related to problems with their thyroid -- the gland located in your neck that regulates your body's metabolism.There are two main types of thyroid disorders:
- Hypothyroidism: Your thyroid doesn't produce enough thyroid. Symptoms include weight gain, sluggish feeling, dry skin and hair and muscle cramps. This is the most common form of thyroid disease.
- Hyperthyroidism: an overactive thyroid and often the cause of weight loss.
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