hypothyroidism

One of the things I love to do is teach patients about physiology and really get them to understand their blood work.   Thyroid studies are the most intricate and require the most in depth discussion with my patients.   Let me try and explain them here so it makes sense to the average  person.    The thyroid gland sits in the center of the front of the neck on either side of the trachea (windpipe).   It’s main function is to regulate our metabolism and control temperature in the body.   There is not one cell in the body