Warning Signs Of Thyroid Disease

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck. This thyroid gland secretes hormones called Tri-iodothyronine (T3) and Thyrocalcitonin. These hormones affect the body’s metabolic rate and other growth mechanisms. The thyroid hormone controls the speed of all the processes in our body. benefits of the thyroid:-

1. The thyroxine hormone regulates the metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.

2. It reduces the amount of sugar, cholesterol, and phospholipids in the blood.

3. It controls bone, muscle, sexual and mental growth.

4. Controls heart rate and blood pressure.

5. Increases lactation in women.

Warning signs of Thyroid disease:

Thyroid disease is caused due to unhealthy eating habits and stressful life. Thyroid diseases like Hyperthyroidism or Hypothyroidism are caused due to disturbances in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is one of the largest excretory glands found in the human body.

If you are feeling these symptoms, then it may be a warning sign of a thyroid problem.

1. Muscle and joint pain

If TSH in the body is high and T3 or T4 is low, there is often pain in the muscles and joints.

2. Swelling in the neck

The swelling in the neck increases when the thyroid grows. If you feel swelling or heaviness in the neck, you may have the possibility of Goitre disease. 

3. Hair and skin problems

In hypothyroid conditions, there are problems like dryness of skin, hair loss, and loss of eyebrow hair while in hyperthyroid there are symptoms like rapid hair loss and sensitive skin.

4. Stomach problem

The problem of constipation for a long time occurs in hypothyroid while the problem of diarrhea occurs in hyperthyroid.

5. Hormonal Changes

Hormonal changes can create a lots of problem. Women have more abdominal pain during periods and irregular periods in hyperthyroid. It also can create problems in conceiving.

6. Obesity

Hypothyroid conditions often result in rapid weight gain. Not only this but the level of cholesterol in the body also increased. On the other hand, cholesterol decreases in hyperthyroid.

7. Fatigue, depression, or nervousness

If you feel tired every time or get nervous or irritated about small things, then it could be due to your thyroid.

 Diagnosis and treatment

To diagnose the problem doctors may recommend TSH tests. These are usually done on patients who are suspected of having thyroid dysfunctions (hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism). It is also useful in distinguishing primary (thyroid) hypothyroidism from secondary (pituitary) and tertiary (hypothalamic) hypothyroidism.

Thyroid treatment depends on the age of the patient and the severity of the thyroid. This problem can be treated in several ways, including anti-thyroid pills, radioactive iodine treatment, levothyroxine, and surgery. Doctors suggest surgery when all other treatments fail or the thyroid condition is severe. During this process, the tissues that produce more hormones are partially removed. 

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