New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland present in the neck and this particular gland is responsible for performing various bodily functions such as regulating your growth, metabolism, energy levels and overall development. It produces hormones that significantly influence every organ in your body and the sudden imbalance in hormones can lead to developing thyroid conditions.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Amit P Ghawade, Consultant- Pediatrician and Neonatologist at Motherhood Hospitals in Kharghar, shared, "There are two types of thyroid conditions, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). Various symptoms can indicate thyroid imbalances."

According to him, "This can i...