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Thyroid medicines

Thyroid medicines treat thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Read about how they work and their potential side effects.

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. Read about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Graves' disease

In this autoimmune condition, the thyroid gland in the neck produces too much thyroid hormone that can cause tremor, anxiety, a racing heart, goitre and bulging eyes.

Goitre

Goitre is a swelling of your thyroid gland at the base of your neck. Find out more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for goitre.

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