Symptoms of Thyroid Disease

In such things as unreasonable fatigue, fog in the head, an increase or, conversely, weight loss, frequent colds, hair loss, it can be to blame for the failure of the operation of such an important organ as the thyroid gland. Especially often this body delivers problems to women. Correct and timely treatment is the best way to keep an excellent state of health, as well as to avoid serious illnesses.

What is the thyroid gland? It is located on the neck in front of it. According to the form of iron is a butterfly. The main function of the thyroid gland is to produce hormones that control the metabolism in the body. This is a kind of unique system that is responsible for ensuring that the energy received through food is properly used. If the thyroid gland is working with a malfunction, the metabolism in the body can both slow down and accelerate, which will directly affect the production of thyroid hormones. When the failure begins directly in the production of these hormonal components, certain symptoms may appear.

Symptoms of thyroid diseases can be expressed in a decrease or increase in weight. In fact - this is one of the most common indicators of failure. If the weight is unintentionally typed, then thyroid hormones are at a low level. This disease is called "Hypothyroidism". If the situation is exactly the opposite, and the hormones are produced more than necessary, then the diagnosis is "Hyperthyroidism". Of the two types of abnormalities in thyroid activity, hypothyroidism most often arises.

In addition, the symptoms of thyroid disease can often manifest as a tumor. This is also one of the visible signs that something is wrong with the thyroid gland. The appearance of goiter can occur with all forms of the disease. When there is any even a small tumor, you should immediately go to a specialist and undergo a medical examination. After all, such a tumor in some cases can be an indicator of an oncological disease.

Hormones of the thyroid gland can influence practically the work of the whole human body, including the heart, and therefore such symptoms of thyroid diseases as changes in the heart rate can also become indicators of the disease. In some cases, there may be a delayed heart beat, in others - accelerated, everything depends on the amount of hormones produced.

Symptoms of thyroid disease in women can manifest themselves in the form of frequent mood changes. For example, with hyperthyroidism, irritability, anxiety, sleep disturbance may appear. When hypothyroidism, on the contrary, decreased efficiency, lethargy, constant drowsiness. Men are less likely to have problems with an organ such as the thyroid gland. Symptoms of the disease in men can be such: increased sweating, weakness, shortness of breath.

According to many experts, adults, especially those who have crossed the threshold of 35 years, need to check the thyroid gland approximately every five years. If a person has some risk factors (hereditary predisposition, etc.), then this should be done a little more often.

The condition of the thyroid gland can also be checked independently. To do this, you need to carefully consider the neck. If there are no visible signs, then for a deeper test it is necessary to collect water, slightly toss up the head and during the swallowing to feel the area of the thyroid. Do it better several times. If any seals are found, it is better to immediately consult a specialist who will once again study the area of the neck more closely, and if symptoms of the thyroid gland are found and the diagnosis is made, he will appoint the correct and, most importantly, timely treatment.