Browsing: hypothyroidism

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

Hashimoto’s disease, or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, is a thyroid autoimmune disease and a condition where the immune system attacks and damages…