Thyroid Specialist :
The thyroid gland is an essential part of the endocrine system. It secretes hormones that control and regulate important functions in the body such as heart rate, temperature, energy expenditure, growth, body weight, cholesterol levels, the health of the nervous system, menstrual cycles in women, etc. The thyroid gland consists of two lobes that are located in the front of the throat, on either side of the wind-pipe. 1 in every 25 individuals will experience some form of thyroid problem or dysfunction in their lifetime. A thyroid specialist is a medical doctor who has the necessary knowledge, training, and expertise related to the functioning of the thyroid gland, the hormonal disturbances of it, and the problems or conditions that affect it. Overactivity (hyperthyroidism), and underactivity (hypothyroidism) of the thyroid gland are some of the common reasons why people consult a thyroid specialist. Apart from this, thyroid specialists are also proficient in treating cancer and other disorders that affect the thyroid gland.