Signs And Symptoms Of A Thyroid Problem | Dr Ben Ng (Endocrinologist)

The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck. It secretes hormones to regulate many metabolic processes, including growth and energy expenditure. If the thyroid gland is affected, either overactive or sluggish, the body's metabolism will also be affected.
Dr Ben Ng, endocrinologist from Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic shares in this video more about the thyroid and its functions, as well as symptoms of thyroid disease and its management.

0:00 - Introduction
0:20 - What are the functions of the thyroid hormone?
0:53 - What are the signs and symptoms of thyroid disease?
1:18 - What are the weight changes that can occur in thyroid disease?
1:38 - What are the relationships between thyroid diseases and other metabolic diseases such as diabetes?
2:40 - How are thyroid diseases being treated?
3:39 - Is there any dietary advice if I am suffering from thyroid diseases?
4:59 - Can patients with an overactive thyroid drink coffee?

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