Spotlight on Thyroid Function
Conditions of the thyroid, be it underactive (hypothyroidism) or overactive (hyperthyroidism) have become increasingly more common through the years. It is anticipated by the American Thyroid Organization that greater than 12% of the American population will develop some condition related to the thyroid during their lifetime. Often many individuals go undiagnosed for years due to inadequate lab testing. This article focuses particularly on underactive thyroid or hypothyroidis