Thyroid - one of the most mysterious of the human body. And if he suddenly has failed, many people just panic. And begin to make virtually the same mistakes, namely:
1. Consider any found in prostate cancer node. Meanwhile, the cancer is diagnosed in only 15% of such cases. All the rest - a benign colloid goiter, often visually imperceptible or hardly noticeable.
Important! However, and without attention to leave such sites should not be. They are in 30% of cases tend to increase, so that already in such a way to cause physical discomfort to the patient, along with the aesthetic. In addition, 5% of these units are hormonally active and start to produce thyroid hormone, but it is fraught with thyrotoxicosis.
2. Make puncture gland node in small sizes. While such interference shall be subject only the formation of larger than 1 cm in diameter. If the unit is small, US says its purity, and the TSH level is normal, the puncture is not required.
3. Often, to be tested for TSH. And it should be done every 3-6 months (depending on the condition and the doctor's recommendations). After all, this figure varies slowly enough.
4. Do not take prescribed hormonal treatments because of prejudice. And in hypothyroidism it can be dangerous. The disease left without proper medical intervention can lead to serious complications.
5. Disrupt the schedule of reception of a thyroxine. And in this regard it is important to observe not only the dose but also admission regime in the body drugs.
6. Take absolutely uncontrolled iodine preparations. Of course, the residents of many Russian regions are deficient in this substance, which leads to an increase in thyroid and its dysfunctions. However, similar means can designate only a doctor, taking into account the current condition of the particular patient and his medical history.
As for the reason to suspect at problems with the thyroid gland, should be alerted:
- changes in weight (ambulances and unfounded);
- problems with the heart beat (arrhythmias);
- constant feeling of fatigue;
- commonly occurring fever and / or chills;
- menstrual disorders;
- obvious problems with hair (loss, dull, brittle).
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