Any innocent malaise may point to serious medical problems.
Tired of my tiredness? Your weight is increased, and the image of the food remained the same? Often feel chills? See the hair loss, sweating? Often experience anxiety, explode on trifles?
Blame can be impaired function of the thyroid gland.
Hypothyroidism — a common condition of the body caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormones, which is more common in women. It is difficult to diagnose since the disease is virtually asymptomatic. Often, when we feel drowsy, lethargy, joint pain, write off all on a vitamin deficiency or fatigue.
Thyroid hormones affect every single organ, so it is important to promptly identify the problem and to start treatment with an endocrinologist.
Symptoms of thyroid disease
1. Depression and depression
Low production of thyroid hormones is often the cause of depression, apathy and depression for the reason that these hormones are directly connected with the production of serotonin in the brain.
At the same time an excess of thyroid hormones makes us aggressive, irritable and anxious.
2. Constipation
One of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism. Malfunction of the thyroid gland lead to indigestion and constipation. Patients also complain of belching and heaviness in the stomach.
3. Drowsiness
People with hypothyroidism can sleep for 12 hours a day for several days, but at the same time feel tired. Constant morning lethargy and drowsiness is highly alarming signals.
4. Hair loss and dry skin
Because of the slow metabolism caused by a hormonal imbalance, hair and skin are not getting enough nutrition. It leads to a deterioration of their condition. Dull eyes, pale, with a yellowish tinge skin — the portrait of the patient with hypothyroidism.
5. Unexplained weight gain
Sudden weight gain without any reason is a very important symptom. Thus all the efforts to reduce body weight inconclusive.
6. Decreased libido
Inadequate function of the thyroid gland affects the production of hormones responsible for libido.
7. Muscle pain, cramps
A small amount of thyroid hormones can lead 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 in the extremities.
8. Abnormal heart rhythm
Failures heart rate deceleration or acceleration, as well as pain in the region of the heart may indicate a lack of thyroid hormones.
9. Distraction
Malfunction of the thyroid gland lead to decrease in the memory and performance. The person becomes difficult to perceive new information. Often the women blamed this symptom on natural forgetfulness, though, once they start to treat the thyroid gland, clarity of thought returned.
10. Lowering blood pressure
Low blood pressure in combination with lethargy, drowsiness and confusion — a significant reason to go to the doctor.
11. Swelling
Thickening of the tongue, lateral marks on him from the teeth, swelling of the face and limbs, under which facet of the pressure does not remain — a clear signal of hypothyroidism.
12. Discomfort in the neck
Patient can feel a lump in the throat, discomfort in the neck area, it may even appear unusual hoarseness. The increase in prostate size is a symptom for an urgent visit to an endocrinologist.
Pay due attention to the cues you body to maintain health for many years. Sometimes just a muscle pain may indicate serious disease!
