Symptoms of Thyroid Disease
Hypothyroidism - the general condition of the body caused by a deficitHormones of the thyroid gland, which is more common in women. It is difficult to diagnose, because the disease is practically asymptomatic. Often, when we feel drowsy, lethargic, pain in the joints, we write off everything for vitamin deficiency or fatigue.
Thyroid hormones Affect the work of absolutely all organs, so it is so important to identify the problem in a timely manner and begin treatment with an endocrinologist.
Symptoms of Thyroid Disease
- Depression and depression
Inadequate production of thyroid hormones often causes depression, apathy and Depression For the reason that these hormones are directly related to the production of serotonin in the brain.
At the same time, an excess of thyroid hormones makes us aggressive, irritable and anxious.
- Constipation
One of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism. Disruptions in the thyroid gland lead to digestion and constipation. Patients also complain of eructations and heaviness in the stomach.
- drowsiness
A person with hypothyroidism can sleep 12 hours a day for several days in a row, but at the same time feel tired. Constant morning lethargy and drowsiness - very disturbing signals.
- Hair loss and dry skin
Because of the slow metabolism caused byHormonal imbalance, hair and skin do not get enough nutrition. This leads to a deterioration in their condition. Dull eyes, pale, with a yellowish hue of skin - a portrait of a patient with hypothyroidism.
- Weightless weight gain
A sudden increase in weight for no reason - a very important symptom. While all efforts to reduce body weight are unsuccessful.
- Decreased libido
Insufficient function of the thyroid gland affects the production of hormones, responsible for sexual desire.
- Muscle pain, cramps
A small number of thyroid hormones canLead to damage to the nerves that send signals from the brain to the rest of the body. For this reason there are various kinds of muscle spasms and cramps, Numbness of limbs.
- Cardiac rhythm disturbance
Failures of the heart rhythm, its slowdown or acceleration, as well as pain in the heart can indicate a lack of thyroid hormones.
- Distraction
Disruptions in the thyroid gland lead to a decrease in memory andOperability. It becomes difficult for a person to perceive new information. Often women write off this symptom for natural forgetfulness, although as soon as they begin to treat the thyroid gland, clarity of thought returns.
- Lowering of blood pressure
Lowered arterial pressure in combination with lethargy, drowsiness and absent-mindedness is a good reason to consult a doctor.
- Edema
Thickening of the tongue, lateral traces on it from the teeth, swelling of the face and extremities, in which the depression does not remain from the pressure, - obvious signals of hypothyroidism.
- Discomfort in the neck
The patient can feel lump in the throat, Discomfort in the neck, and may even appear an uncharacteristic hoarseness. Enlargement of the gland in size - a symptom for an urgent visit to the endocrinologist.
Pay due attention to the signals that your body gives you to keep health for years to come. Sometimes the usual muscle pain can indicate a serious illness!
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