The thyroid gland is one of the most important organs in the human body. Especially for children and women. It is she who is responsible for the development of children, their growth and the coordinated work of hormones.
Discomfort in the neck
If a child complains of difficulty in swallowing and hoarseness, and the neck is slightly swollen, then you should immediately contact an endocrinologist.
Bowel problems
signsHormones also affect the rate of secretion of digestive juices and the motility of the gastrointestinal tract. Hyperthyroidism often leads to diarrhea, and a deficiency in thyroid hormones can cause constipation. Ask your child if he or she is doing well with the chair.
Changes in weight
The most obvious reason most often. The change can be both negative and positive. The main thing is not to ignore this fact. Any sudden changes in weight are associated with a malfunction of the hormonal background.
Constant fatigue
Fatigue, fatigue, exhaustion, lack of energy during the day are typical problems for a child whose gland does not work as it should. Most often, by the middle of the day, he needs rest to recuperate.
Menstrual irregularities
In adolescent girls, deficiency of thyroid hormones is often the cause of frequent and excessively heavy menstruation. For some, a deficiency of thyroid hormones causes menstrual irregularities and even amenorrhea.
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