A recent study found that in almost two-thirds of cases, multiple appointments and a worsening of symptoms were required before a diagnosis was made

A new study by the University of Aberdeen has found that, on average, it takes 4.5 years for a thyroid condition to be diagnosed - here are the symptoms to look out for

The Irish Cancer Society says thyroid cancer is what "happens when cells in your thyroid change and start to grow in an abnormal way"

It often takes years to diagnose due to its symptoms overlapping with various other conditions

Experts say symptoms can be easily missed or confused with something else which means it takes an average of 4.5 year for the condition to be diagnosed

The condition is around ten times more common in women than men

Thyroid diagnoses can take an average of 4.5 years as symptoms are often mistaken for other conditions - here are the signs to look out for