Thyroid
Clinical articles on thyroid, reviewed by NMC-registered specialists.
Can an Underactive Thyroid Cause Weight Gain?
Yes, an underactive thyroid can cause weight gain — but usually less than people expect. Here is how much, why it happens, and when it is not the thyroid.
Reviewed by Dr. Alla Renuka · 3 min read
Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism
Underactive vs overactive thyroid — the difference in one simple table. Symptoms, what the TSH shows, and how a doctor tells the two apart.
Reviewed by Dr. Alla Renuka · 3 min read
Thyroid and Hair Loss: When Your Thyroid Is the Cause
Can a thyroid problem cause hair fall? Sometimes. Here is how thyroid hair loss looks, the signs that point to it, and what your doctor checks.
Reviewed by Dr. Alla Renuka · 3 min read
Thyroid Symptoms in Indian Women
Tired, gaining weight, losing hair? Here are the common thyroid symptoms in Indian women, and the simple tests your doctor checks.
Reviewed by Dr. Alla Renuka · 3 min read
TSH Levels Explained: What Your Results Mean
What is a normal TSH level in India? A plain-language guide to reading your TSH report — what high and low mean, and why one number is not the full story.
Reviewed by Dr. Alla Renuka · 3 min read
Thyroid in Pregnancy: What Indian Women Should Know
Thyroid health matters in pregnancy. Why it is checked early, what your doctor monitors each trimester, and why the normal TSH range is different.
Reviewed by Dr. Alla Renuka · 3 min read
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