Information about thyroid disorders in BSL

We have worked in partnership with Deaf health charity, SignHealth, to make these BSL videos providing information about thyroid disorders.

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BTF funds important research investigating effect of environmental chemicals and micronutrients in congenital hypothyroidism

Read our interview with principal investigator, Dr Nadia Schoenmakers
About levothyroxine

Learn more about levothyroxine as a treatment for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
Your thyroid gland

What role does the thyroid gland have in our bodies? Watch our short film which explains more about the thyroid, symptoms of thyroid disorders and how thyroid disorders are diagnosed and treated.
About liothyronine

Learn about liothyronine as a treatment for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

Hypothyroidism

Read about symptoms of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and how this thyroid disorder is diagnosed and managed
Hyperthyroidism

Read about symptoms of an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and how this thyroid disorder is diagnosed and managed
Antithyroid drugs alert card

Recognise the symptoms of these rare, but serious, side effects of antithyroid drugs: agranulocytosis and serious liver injury
Thyroid function tests

Learn about how thyroid testing is used to diagnose and manage thyroid disorders
Living better with hypothyroidism

Read our tips to help you better manage your underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
Antithyroid drug therapy to treat hyperthyroidism

Read about the different antithyroid drugs offered to people with hyperthyroidism and possible side effects
Thyroiditis

Learn about the different forms of thyroiditis, its symptoms and treatment options
Meet the experts webinar on hyperthyroidism

Watch the recording of our webinar on hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and thyroid surgery for Graves' disease
Psychological wellbeing booklet

Read our resources to support your psychological wellbeing with a thyroid disorder
Mandarin

Thyroid disease leaflets in Mandarin

Thyroid function tests

Learn about how thyroid testing is used to diagnose and manage thyroid disorders
Thyroid antibodies explained

Learn more about thyroid antibodies and how they are tested for
Your thyroid gland

What role does the thyroid gland have in our bodies? Watch our short film which explains more about the thyroid, symptoms of thyroid disorders and how thyroid disorders are diagnosed and treated.
Hair loss and thyroid disorders

Read about hair loss, hormones and thyroid disease
Hypothyroidism

Read about symptoms of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and how this thyroid disorder is diagnosed and managed
Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

Read how psychological symptoms can accompany thyroid disorders and possible treatment and management options
Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

Read about how thyroid disease can affect conception and pregnancy and its management
Thyroid eye disease

Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis and management of Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) and how the risks are greater in smokers
Coping with fatigue

Fatigue often comes hand in hand with a thyroid disorder. We look at some of the common questions we receive about how to cope better with fatigue
Thyroid and weight - the science

What is the connection between thyroid disorders and weight management?