Thyroid
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland. It is located inside the neck and just above the collarbone, the thyroid is a type of endocrine gland, which produces hormones. Thyroid is a common problem that affects women more then men.
There are mainly two types of thyroid –
- hyperthyroid
- hypothyroid
Hyperthyroid produces an excessive amount of thyroid hormone whereas hypothyroid produces this hormone.