The thyroid gland is an organ that resembles a butterfly in shape and is located on the neck. The thyroid gland produces the hormones thyroxine (T3), triiodothyronine (T4) and calcitonin. The first 2 types of hormones are involved in metabolism, cell growth and contain iodine. Calcitonin acts on bone tissue by incorporating calcium and phosphate into it.
For many reasons, the thyroid gland can produce both a lot (hyperthyroidism) and little hormone (hypothyroidism). All these changes are a violation of the function of the organ and can cause poor metabolism, heart disease, and reproductive disorders. Symptoms of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism always make themselves felt, you only need to listen to the signals of your body.
1. Changes in body weight
With hyperthyroidism, body weight decreases sharply, regardless of diet. You can eat more while losing weight. With hypothyroidism, on the contrary, weight gain occurs. Sudden changes in weight – the first signal to diagnose the thyroid gland.
2. Bad mood
What you often attribute to fatigue can be a clear sign of thyroid dysfunction. Pay attention to changes in mood: irritability, aggressiveness, tearfulness, anxiety and panic. Changes may occur for no apparent reason.
3. Discomfort in the neck and larynx
If you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, a lump in your throat, and when pressed, you may feel tightness, you should immediately diagnose the thyroid gland. With a violation of the synthesis of hormones, so-called nodes can form, which, if ignored, can lead to the formation of goiter.
4. Menstrual irregularities
In case of disorders with the thyroid gland in women, the menstrual cycle fails. Pain during menstruation can also indicate insufficient production or an excess of hormones. If the failure occurred once, you can not attach deep significance to this, but if they occur regularly, you should visit a doctor.
5. Heart Rate Failures
If you often have a fast heart rate, or vice versa, too slow, this can also indicate a violation of the thyroid gland.
6. Rises in blood pressure
Unreasonable jumps in blood pressure can be another sign of malfunctioning of the thyroid gland.
7. Deterioration of hair, skin of nails
Hair loss, brittle nails and dry skin are small indicators of thyroid malfunction.
8. Fatigue, inability to hold attention
Do you think that this is usual overwork? If you sleep about 8 hours and eat properly, and chronic fatigue is still present, this can also indicate problems with the thyroid gland that begin. This also includes a disorder of memory and attention, the inability to think clearly and clearly.
9. Disorders in the reproductive system
Before you put the stamp “infertility” on yourself, you should examine in detail the thyroid gland, which is often its cause. In this case, taking hormonal drugs (which should be prescribed by the attending physician) will help to solve the problem.
10. Digestive problems
Any gastrointestinal disturbances (diarrhea, constipation) can also signal violations in the thyroid gland, which affects the digestive system.
How to check iodine deficiency in the body at home
One of the reasons for the thyroid gland malfunction, as well as the consequence, is the lack of iodine in the body. Iodine deficiency occurs due to malnutrition, namely due to a lack of iodine-containing foods in the diet:
• Seaweed;
• Seafood: red caviar, liver and cod fillet, shrimp, tuna
• Buckwheat, persimmon, cranberries, white beans, turkey breast, prunes, strawberries
If you do not consume these foods or consume them too little, then you will probably have iodine deficiency. You can check for sure in one simple way:
1. Take a bottle of iodine solution
2. Draw 3 lines on the forearm:
• thin translucent (1-2 mm);
• average thickness (3 mm);
• thick (5-6 mm).
3. After 12 hours, inspect the iodine lines on the forearm.
The disappearance of the thin line with preserved medium and thick indicates a sufficient iodine content in the body; if two lines are not visible on the skin – thin and medium – you should change your daily diet to include more fish and seafood; clean skin without traces of iodine is a sign of severe iodine deficiency. Be sure to consult a doctor for additional examination and treatment.
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