What if I have a Thyroid problem?

What if I have a Thyroid problem?

Today I went to the Dr. to talk about depression. One of the things she did was take blook to check for other things that may be causing it, such as my thyroid.

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1. First of all, What is a thyroid?
   
2. What changes will I see if it's treated?
   
3. :-)
   
4. AND
   
5. For those of you who have this experience, what if it was a Thyroid problem?
   
6. Your thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located just below your Adam's apple
   http://www.endocrinologist.com/thyroid.h...
7. Will I lose weight?
   
8. Thanks in advance
9. hey honey, I have an underactive thyroid, the main symptoms are: weight gain and lethargy. if it comes back that you do have this then you will be put on thyroxin probably which should help with the tiredness and regulate weight. good luck! x
   ps I think the thyroid gland is in your neck and controls your metabolic rate.