Browsing: hyperthyroidism

A recent study revealed that high temperatures can exacerbate conditions like gestational diabetes and thyroid disorders among pregnant women, raising alarms in hot climates like Asia. Scientists from Singapore and Britain recently concluded a review of medical research dating back to the 1940s and found that heat affects hormones and the endocrine system, which is responsible for creating and releasing those hormones.

Thyroid nodules, lumps that form within the thyroid gland at the base of the neck, have become a focus for…

The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, is the unsung hero of our endocrine system. Producing hormones that regulate numerous metabolic processes in the body it can sometimes malfunction in one of two ways: it produces too little (hypothyroidism) or too much (hyperthyroidism) of the hormone. Medical Channel Asia invites Dr Ben Ng, Consultant Endocrinologist at Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic Mount Elizabeth Novena, to provide key insights into this condition.

What are the signs and symptoms of Thyroid Disease? Dr Ben Ng answers questions concerning the thyroid in this article

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder which causes hyperthyroidism, the overproduction of thyroid hormones. The disease usually affects young and…