THYROID SYMPTOMS
Tired All the Time? Check Your Thyroid
Exhausted, anxious, gaining or losing weight?
Your thyroid may be trying to tell you something.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR LIFE?
- Does fatigue drag you down day after day?
- Do you have brain fog, weight gain, chills or hair loss?
- Exhausted, anxious, gaining or losing weight?
- Are you often revved up & sweaty?
- Your thyroid gland could be to blame
1. This great regulator of body & mind sometimes goes haywire, particularly in women
2. Getting the right treatment is critical to feel your best & avoid serious health problems
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To understand some of the information given on this page,
you need to know the difference of these 2 Thyroid problems
- HypErthyroidism is an overactivity of the thyroid gland, resulting in a rapid heartbeat
& an increased rate of metabolism - HypOthyroidism is abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of
growth & mental development in children & adults
WHAT IS THE THYROID GLAND?
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck
- It produces hormones that control the speed of your metabolism, the system that helps the
body use energy - Thyroid disorders can slow down or rev up metabolism by disrupting the production of thyroid hormones
- When hormone levels become too low or too high, you may experience a wide range of symptoms
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SYMPTOM - WEIGHT GAIN OR LOSS
- An unexplained change in weight is one of the most common signs of a thyroid disorder
- Weight gain may signal low levels of thyroid hormones, a condition called hypothyroidism
- In contrast, if the thyroid produces more hormones than the body needs, you may lose weight unexpectedly
1. This is known as Hyperthyroidism
2. Hypothyroidism is far more common
SYMPTOM - SWELLING IN THE NECK
- A swelling or enlargement in the neck is a visible clue that something may be wrong with
the thyroid - A goiter may occur with either Hypothyroidism OR Hyperthyroidism
- Sometimes swelling in the neck can result from thyroid cancer or nodules, lumps that grow inside the thyroid
- It can also be due to a cause unrelated to the thyroid
SYMPTOM - CHANGES IN HEART RATE
- Thyroid hormones affect nearly every organ in the body & can influence how quickly the
heart beats - People with Hypothyroidism may notice their heart rate is slower than usual
- Hyperthyroidism may cause the heart to speed up
- It can also trigger increased blood pressure & the sensation of a pounding heart, or other
types of heart palpitations
SYMPTOM - CHANGES IN ENERGY OR MOOD
- Thyroid disorders can have a noticeable impact on your energy level & mood
- Hypothyroidism tends to make people feel tired, sluggish & depressed
- Hyperthyroidism can cause anxiety, problems sleeping, restlessness & irritability
SYMPTOM - HAIR LOSS
- Hair loss is another sign that thyroid hormones may be out of balance
- Both Hypothyroidism & hyperthyroidism can cause hair to fall out
In most cases, the hair will grow back once the thyroid disorder is treated
SYMPTOM - FEELING TOO COLD OR TOO HOT
- Thyroid disorders can disrupt the ability to regulate body temperature
- People with Hypothyroidism may feel cold more often than usual
Hyperthyroidism tends to have the opposite effect, causing excessive sweating &
an aversion to heat
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SYMPTOMS - JUST FOR HYPERTHYROIDISM
- Muscle weakness or trembling hands
- Vision problems
- Diarrhea
- Irregular menstrual periods
SYMPTOMS - JUST FOR HYPOTHYROIDISM
- Dry skin & brittle nails
- Numbness or tingling in the hands
- Constipation
- Abnormal menstrual period
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THYROID NECK CHECK
- A careful look in the mirror may help you spot an enlarged thyroid that needs a doctor's attention
- Tip your head back, take a drink of water & as you swallow, examine your neck below the Adam's apple & above the collarbone
- Look for bulges or protrusions, then repeat the process a few times
- See a doctor promptly if you see a bulge or lump
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WHO SHOULD BE TESTED
- If you think you have symptoms of a thyroid problem, ask your doctor if you should be tested
- People with symptoms or risk factors may need tests more often
- Hypothyroidism more frequently affects women over age 60
- Hyperthyroidism is also more common in women
- A family history raises your risk of either disorder
DIAGNOSING THYROID DISORDERS
- If your doctor suspects a thyroid disorder, a blood test can help provide an answer
1.This test measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
2. This is a kind of master hormone that regulates the work of the thyroid gland
3. If TSH is high, it usually means that your thyroid function is too low (Hypothyroid)
4. If TSH is low, then it usually means the throid is overactive (Hyperthyroid)
- Your doctor may also check levels of other thyroid hormones in your blood
- In some cases, imaging studies are used & biopsies are taken to evaluate a thyroid
abnormality
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