Thyroid Disorders and its health related Problems

Thyroid Disorders and its health related Problems. Excess production of thyroid hormone leads to hyperthyroidism and less production hypothyroidism. The thyroid is endocrine gland located at the base of your neck and it produces hormone to regulate body metabolism.

Improper function of thyroid can leads disorders and health related problems like Hashimoto’s disease, Graves’ disease, goiter, and thyroid nodules.

Thyroid Disorders Hyperthyroidism and its effect on health

In hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland is overactive and produces hormone.

Graves’ disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, affecting about 70 percent of people with an overactive thyroid.

Toxic adenomas and subacute thyroiditis are type of thyroid disorder and it has bad effect on health.

Excessive thyroid hormone production leads to symptoms such as:

Restlessness
Nervousness
High heart beat
Irritability
Increased sweating
Shaking
Anxiety
Trouble sleeping
Thin skin
Brittle hair and nails
Muscle weakness
Weight loss
Bulging eyes (in Graves’ disease)

Thyroid Disorders Hyperthyroidism diagnosis and treatment

A blood test to measures the levels of thyroid hormone (thyroxine or T4) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in blood is the primary diagnosis.

Treatments for hyperthyroidism include destruction of the thyroid gland or block it from producing its hormones.

Antithyroid drugs such as methimazole (Tapazole) prevent the thyroid from producing its hormones.

Causes and symptoms for hypothyroidism

Low production of hormones in hypothyroidism causes
Hypothyroidism is often caused by Hashimoto’s disease, surgery to remove the thyroid gland, or damage from radiation treatment.
Fatigue and memory problems
Dry skin and increased sensitivity to cold
Depression and sometimes leads to coma
Constipation
Weight gain
Weakness
Slow heart rate