thyroid hormones disorders

موضوع: thyroid hormones disorders الجمعة يوليو 15, 2011 9:08 am

Thyroid
Disorders:-

                When the thyroid gland fails to secrete the
proper amount of hormones in the body, it leads to thyroid disorders. The
normal thyroid levels in the body is about 0.3 to 3.3 TSH level, followed in US
labs according to the revised standards in spring 2003. When the thyroid levels
in the body decrease or increase from the normal thyroid level, various
symptoms of thyroid problems are observed.

Hyperthyroidism:-

              When the thyroid gland becomes overactive
producing over doses of thyroid hormones into the blood, it leads to
hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) level
below the normal range and T4 level above the normal range indicates
hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism causes the body to use more energy than it
should and thus, the cell metabolism rate increases. Graves' disease is the
most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism mainly affects women of
ages between 20 to 40 years. 

Symptoms
of Hyperthyroidism:-

                Symptoms of thyroid gland problems in case of
hyperthyroidism are as follows: 

•Fatigue

•Weight loss, even though person may
be eating more than usual

•Nervousness

•Rapid heart beat

•Increased sweating

•Hot and cold flushes

•Infrequent and scant periods

•Frequent bowel movements

•Tremors

•Intolerance to heat

•Sleep disorders

•Fast heartbeat

•Muscle weakness

•Enlarged thyroid gland

•Inflamed and swollen eyes

•Bulging eyes mostly seen in adults.

Hypothyroidism

                 When the thyroid gland produce hormones less
than required, it leads to a condition called hypothyroidism or underactive
thyroid. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) level above the normal range and T4
level below the normal thyroid level indicates hypothyroidism. In
hypothyroidism, the body uses lesser amount of energy than required. The rate
of metabolism also slows down. This thyroid disorder is commonly observed in
people suffering from Hashimoto's disease, a type of autoimmune disease. 

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Symptoms of
Hypothyroidism:-

                   Symptoms of thyroid gland problems in case of
hypothyroidism are as follows: 

•Fatigue

•Weight gain, even though the person
is eating less than normal

•Decreased appetite

•Heavy periods

•Constipation

•Muscle pain

•Puffiness around the eyes

•Brittle nails and hair loss

•Depression

•Sluggishness

•Dry skin

•Hoarse voice

•Intolerance to cold

•Poor memory and difficulty in
concentration

•Teenagers may have slow growth in
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observed along with unexplained moodiness, then it is better to consult your
doctor. The doctor may advice a TSH test to check for the thyroid levels.
Thyroid disease is a life-long condition. Proper medical care and management
can help subdue the symptoms of thyroid disorders and you can lead a healthy
life
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