It is a tiny, butterfly- shaped gland sitting at the base of your neck, but your thyroid has an enormous influence on how your body functions.
When patients struggle with unexplained fatigue, weight changes, hair loss, constipation, anxiety, or a racing heart, one of the first questions I often hear is, “Could it be my thyroid?”
Sometimes, the answer is yes.
What does the thyroid do?
Your thyroid prod…