Thyroid imbalances can manifest as subtle physical pain, including aching muscles, stiff joints, and persistent neck pain, ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD A doctor can test your TSH levels with a blood test to diagnose thyroid ...

It’s estimated that nearly 5% of Americans above the age of 12 live with hypothyroidism, a condition that occurs when the body experiences a deficit of thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland, located in ...

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) prompts the thyroid gland to increase hormone production. Your body uses TSH to control thyroid hormone levels. TSH ensures you have the thyroid hormones to regulate ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism five years ago. I have been on medication since, and my levels look normal. The problem is that I haven’t felt better. I am constantly exhausted, ...

At first, Olympic marathoner Jared Ward thought he was just tired. He’s 33, with five kids ranging from 11 months to 9 years old. Surely, some extra fatigue comes with the territory. But Ward—a ...

People with lower thyroid levels face an increased risk of developing tinnitus, a ringing sound in the ears. Treating hypothyroidism may help relieve tinnitus. Nearly 5% of people Americans ages 12 or ...

The thyroid gland, which is a small, butterfly shaped gland located at the base of your neck, just above the windpipe, plays an important role in your health. It helps control your energy, metabolism, ...