What Are the Treatments for a Mild Thyroid Hormone Imbalance?
The metabolism of the human body is regulated by hormones produced by the thyroid gland. Through complex regulation of hormones involving several other glands, such as the pituitary gland, the thyroid maintains the delicate balance of the metabolism. Thyroid hormone levels can become imbalanced either by the secretion of too little thyroid hormone, known as hypothyroidism, or too much thyroid hormone, known as hyperthyroidism. Mild thyroid imbalances typically cause only mild symptoms, so doctors are typically cautious in their approach to treating thyroid imbalances in order to prevent worse symptoms.
