Thyroid problems
The thyroid is an endocrine gland located in the lower part of the front of the neck. Its main role is to secrete thyroid hormones. This hormone is carried throughout the body through the blood and controls the metabolism of all tissues. Certain parts of the brain and body help the thyroid function properly. If there is a problem with the thyroid, the entire body movement will be affected.
Hypothyroidism
(Hypothyroidism) It is a condition where the thyroid gland does not secrete enough thyroid hormones.
symptoms
As body movement slows down, feeling more cold, easily tired, dry skin, weight gain, sleep disturbance, increased forgetfulness and depression, menstrual problems and constipation.
Reasons
Autoimmune diseases of the body or thyroid, thyroid surgery, radiation therapy to the neck, being born with thyroid problems at birth, inflammation of the thyroid, certain medications, too much or too little iodine and disease of the pituitary gland in the brain that controls the thyroid, and family history Having thyroid disease.
treatment
These hormone levels can be adjusted with medication. Consume only on medical advice. Taking less of this medicine than needed may not completely cure your symptoms. Taking too much can cause insomnia, weight loss, nervousness, increased appetite, palpitations, fatigue, shortness of breath, etc. So care needs to be taken to take the correct dose. Your doctor will do a blood test 6 – 10 weeks after you start the medication to determine the dosage. After this blood test can be done once a year.
If your symptoms worsen, if other symptoms mentioned above occur, if you start taking other medications, if you are not taking the correct medication, if you need to stop taking the medication, or if you become pregnant, it is necessary to consult a doctor and check your thyroid hormone levels.
Hyperthyroidism
This is a condition in which the body produces more thyroid hormone than it needs. In this state, the speed of all body movements increases. Its symptoms begin and progress so slowly that they can be mistaken for stress or anxiety.
symptoms
Anxiety, profuse sweating, palpitations, hand tremors, difficulty sleeping, thinning of the skin, hair loss, muscle relaxation – especially in the thigh and shoulder muscles, frequent bowel movements, irregular periods in women, weight loss.
Reasons
It is usually caused by a disease called ‘Graves’ disease. It can also be caused by tumors or nodules in the thyroid gland, burns, infections, and certain types of medications. Treatment: Thyroid treatment varies from person to person, depending on the nature and cause of the disease, such as medication, surgery, radiation therapy, and other medications.
Thyroid goiter
This may indicate enlargement of the thyroid gland. In this case, the gland may function more, less, or without any change.
The reason
It can be caused by lack of iodine in the diet, autoimmune disease, inflammation in the thyroid.
treatment
Treatment depends on the effect an enlarged gland has on the body. If the thyroid gland can be seen in the neck, consult a doctor immediately.
Thyroid tumors
One or more tumors may be caused by excessive growth of cells in the thyroid gland. What causes these has not been discovered. Usually these do not cause any trouble. Some people experience pain in the neck, difficulty in swallowing, difficulty in breathing, and change in voice. It is important to go to the doctor and make sure it is not a cancerous tumor.
Thyroid inflammation
Depending on the severity of the inflammation, the thyroid cells are damaged. Medicines, postpartum infections etc. can cause this. Some types of burns can cause pain.
Thyroid cancer
This cancer can often be cured with surgery. It does not cause pain or discomfort like other cancers.
* These usually cause no symptoms.
* Some people may experience pain, difficulty in swallowing, change in voice, difficulty in breathing etc.
* If anyone in the family has it, chances are high.
* Follow-up treatment and check-ups are essential as per the doctor’s advice.
* Who is more likely to develop thyroid disease?
* People who have the following are more at risk of developing thyroid disease than others.
* Women and anyone over 50
* Autoimmune diseases, family history
of thyroid problems, thyroid surgery and neck radiation therapy
* Smoking, iodine deficiency in diet.
* During pregnancy and a year or two after childbirth.
Following are the symptoms
Extreme uneasiness, sudden weight gain or loss, nervousness, depression, cholesterol levels that are too low or too high, problems with bowel movements, hair loss, skin changes, neck swelling, pain or lumps, voice changes, muscle and joint pain, menstrual problems in women , consult a doctor immediately if you have symptoms like problems with conception.
Iodine
Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormone. It can only be obtained from food or taken as medicine. Its deficiency can cause various problems in the thyroid gland. Iodine is essential for everyone. Iodine is especially important for pregnant and lactating women. If there is not enough iodine, premature birth, stillbirth, brain development, brain retardation, speech and hearing impairment may occur. This deficiency can be easily prevented by using iodized table salt.