which two disorders occur when the thyroid does not properly regulate
A to Z List of Neurological Disorders The thyroid gland manufactures hormones that regulate the body's metabolism (the process of creating and using energy). There are several different disorders that can arise when the thyroid produces too much hormone (hyperthyroidism) or not enough (hypothyroidism). Four common thyroid disorders include Hashimoto's disease, Graves' disease, goiter, and thyroid nodules. Hashimoto's disease is also known as chronic lymphatic thyroiditis. Itâs the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. It can occur at any age, but itâs most common in middle-aged women.