The thyroid is something that most people must be aware of, but if you do not know what is thyroid, let’s understand. The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland that is in the front of your neck. The primary function of the thyroid gland is to produce thyroid hormones that help your body use energy.
You should also know that thyroid glands manage the metabolic process of your body and when you develop a thyroid problem, it can cause irregular periods and weight gain. This thyroid problem can cause also cause pain in the neck and shoulder area.
The names of the thyroid hormones are triiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine or thyroxine. The work of these hormones is to provide energy to your body to perform all the functions. But, there are two types of this disorder, name as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
It is better to consult a doctor and start your treatment in the earlier stage to avoid any further complications and speedy recovery. Whether it is hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, it is essential to make some healthy lifestyle changes to your life, which include diet, exercise and activeness. Once you are aware of the initial signs of thyroid, it will so much easier to treat your problem.
Symptoms of Thyroid:
To manage the energy levels, metabolism and growth, your thyroid glands produce thyroid hormones. When these thyroid levels go too high or too low, this can cause various problems that needed to be examined by an expert. So, if you experience such symptoms, try to consult a doctor as soon as possible for earlier treatment benefits.
1. Weight put on and off:
One of the common signs of the thyroid is weight gain or weight loss. If you are suffering from hypothyroidism, you will lose weight. Hypothyroidism is also known as overactive thyroid, and the reason you gain weight is that in this condition, the thyroid glands produce excessive thyroxine hormones that overwork your metabolism and result in weight loss. And, if you are suffering from hypothyroidism type, then you will gain weight because in this condition your thyroid glands produce thyroxine that leads to slow metabolic processes, hence you start gaining weight.
2. Exhaustion:
In hyperthyroidism, you can feel really tired and on top of it becomes difficult to sleep at night that can increase your fatigue level throughout the day. The thyroxine deficiency in hypothyroidism can drain all your energy and leave you with extreme fatigue. This condition further leads to muscle weakness, and you feel tired all the time.
3. Loss of hair:
if the hair loss is normal, then you do not have to worry, but if you are losing a serious amount of hair, it could be a sign of a thyroid problem. Also, you should be nice if your hair is becoming thinner and losing more hair strands than normal. It is better to consult a doctor in case; you notice that your hair strands are becoming really thin.
4. Irritability:
One of the common signs of the thyroid is irritability and mood swings. The thyroid can also lead to excess stress, nervousness, anxiety, and mood changes and this is happening. It is better to consult your doctor to discuss your condition.
5. Goiter:
In the extreme thyroid condition, growths on the neck (goiter) are also a common symptom. Goiter can also be the result of a growth that has attached itself to the thyroid. If you notice a growth or bulge in your neck, you should consult an expert for the treatment.
6. Irregular periods:
Thyroid can have a negative impact on a female fertility and period cycle and this mainly happens with women who have hypothyroidism and their bodies are not able to produce the needed thyroxine. When a female body is unable to produce enough thyroxine, it becomes difficult to release eggs that are required for the ovulation process and this further affects overall fertility.
Women who suffer from hypothyroidism are prone to risks during pregnancy periods like miscarriage and preeclampsia. Therefore, make sure you notice the above symptoms and consult an expert as soon as possible.
If we talk in general, there are fewer people who like to go for a full body examination at least once a year or once in six months. Mostly, people ignore if their symptoms are not severe, but if you think that there could be an underlying cause of certain symptoms, it is better to consult a doctor instead of delaying your condition.
It is always better for both patient and the doctor to start the treatment in the initial stage because this will improve the patient conditions sooner than the expected period. So, make sure you educate yourself and other females with this information, especially the ones who are already suffering from thyroid symptoms.