The thyroid gland - is very important for the body health. It produces hormones that regulate metabolism and affect the heart and mental development. If the thyroid gland fails, the whole body suffers.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and euthyrosis / istockphoto.com
In the power of hormones
We think that we possess his body and emotions. In fact - hormones own us. Of their number in the body affects our health and mood.The thyroid gland is responsible for the growth and development of the main tissues and organs of the central nervous system, regulates the mental processes and even reproductive functions.
Thyroid malfunctioned
The main thyroid disease - hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, euthyroid. For each, we'll separate.
hypothyroidism
In the presence of this disease thyroid is too active, it produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormones T3 - triiodothyronine, and T4 - thyroxine.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism:
- pulse becomes more than 90 beats per minute;
- weight decreases, although high-quality food, wherein increases appetite;
- heart rhythm is disturbed;
- the hands are shaky;
- thyroid increases in size;
- women straying menstrual cycle, reduced potency in men;
- hair and nails become brittle, may appear early gray hair, the skin becomes thinner;
- observed increased blood pressure;
- begin digestive problems - constipation, diarrhea, vomiting;
- the patient feels weak, tired, had trouble sleeping;
- increased sweating, people difficult to bear the heat;
- he becomes excitable and irritable.
Most often this disease is diagnosed at the age of 20 - 50 years. Women at risk - they have hyperthyroidism occurs 10 times more often than men. The reason is hormonal fluctuations. Therefore, they need to be screened regularly by an endocrinologist.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and euthyrosis / istockphoto.com
hypothyroidism
When hypothyroidism thyroid gland produces insufficient amounts of hormones - thyroxine and triiodothyronine.symptoms of hypothyroidism
- pulse slows down and becomes less than 60 beats per minute;
- pressure is reduced;
- a person gains excess weightunder reduced appetite;
- speech and thinking are slowed down;
- a patient in a bad mood, apathy, depression;
- a person feels a constant cold, gets tired quickly, it becomes drowsy;
- However, he does not sleep, often wakes up;
- the skin becomes dry, becomes jaundiced, hair become brittle and lifeless, can fall out;
- observed dyspepsia - nausea, bloating, vomiting;
- the person suffers from headaches;
- it can be hard to breathe, hearing worsens;
- women is a violation of the menstrual cycle.
Especially dangerous is the state for children, so the effect on their cognitive development. The disease can not ride, it leads to complications and can even result in lethal.
euthyroidism
In this condition, there are no problems with hormone levels, but there are problems with the structure of the thyroid gland. Euthyroid be controlled, since it can at any moment turn into a hypothyroidism or giperterioza. Regular visual inspection of the neck. Even a small increase in schidovidki best to consult a doctor.
How to improve the work of the thyroid gland?
Iodine. Shchitovidka very dependent on entering the organism of iodine. But iodine supplements can be consumed strictly under doctor's orders - the excess of this element is also harmful, as well as the lack of it. At home you can support thyroid iodine-containing food: algae, milk and dairy products, prunes.
B vitamins Thyroid "love" vitamin B1 - sesame seeds, linseed, sunflower seeds, pistachios, spinach, asparagus and Brussels sprouts and milk - due to vitamin B12
Exclude from the menu fast food, alcohol, refined sugar.
Thyroid "love" when you exercise and watch your health.
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