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Allergies: Thyroid and Thymus Glands

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The functions of both the thyroid and thymus glands are quite different, but the names are very similar to each other, their place is also around each other. The thyroid gland is present in the throat and the thymus is hidden right between the breasts i.e. between the two lungs. Thyroid Gland The thyroid is an endocrine gland that makes the thyroid hormone. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the bottom of the neck. A normal healthy thyroid gland may not be obvious outside the throat, but a damaged thyroid can be felt protruding from the neck. Thyroid hormone helps control the body's metabolism system, such as indigestion due to thyroid disorders can include chest pain, lack of acidic substances in the stomach or too much excess, constipation, stones, anemia, and overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine.  The thyroid gland has a significant effect on the gastrointestinal system. Many people feel cold in the heat and heat in the winter and many people feel cold ...