Thyroid Gland, Hormones and Thyroid Problems, by Dr umarish

 Thyroid disease

The thyroid gland produces and produces hormones that play a role in many parts of the body. When the thyroid gland produces too much or too little of the hormone it needs, it is called hypothyroidism. There are many types of thyroid disorders, including hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

 

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What is the thyroid gland?

The thyroid gland is a small gland at the front of the neck, covered with a membrane. It looks like a butterfly, smaller in the middle, with two wings running down the sides of the neck. The thyroid gland is a gland. You have tumors all over your body where they make and release chemicals that help your body do things. The thyroid gland produces hormones that help control many important body functions.

When your thyroid is not functioning properly, it can affect your entire body. If your body produces too much thyroid hormone, you may have a condition called hyperthyroidism. When the body produces too little thyroid hormone, it is called hypothyroidism. Both conditions are serious and should be treated by a doctor.

 
Who gets thyroid disease?

Thyroid disease can affect anyone - men, women, children, teenagers and adults. It can be present at birth (usually hypothyroidism) and can develop in adulthood (usually after menopause in women).

You may be at increased risk of developing thyroid disease if you:

•     Family history of thyroid disease.
•     Diseases (may include type 1 diabetes, type 1 diabetes, primary adrenal insufficiency, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's disease and Turner's disease).
•     Take medication that contains iodine (amiodarone).
•     People over sixty, especially women.
•     It is treated for existing thyroid disease or cancer (thyroidectomy or radiotherapy).

    What causes thyroid disease?

  There are two main types of thyroid disease: hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism Both of these conditions can lead to other conditions that affect thyroid function.

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    Conditions that cause hypothyroidism include:

•         Thyroiditis: This condition is inflammation (inflammation) of the thyroid gland. Thyroiditis can reduce the number of hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
•         Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a benign disease, an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and damages the thyroid gland. This is a normal situation.
•         Postpartum thyroiditis: This condition occurs in 5-9% of women after childbirth. The situation is usually temporary.
•         Iodine deficiency: The thyroid gland uses iodine to produce hormones. Iodine deficiency affects millions of people worldwide.
•         Hypothyroidism: In some cases, the thyroid gland does not function properly from birth. It affects around one in 4,000 newborns. If left untreated, the child can develop physical and mental problems later in life. All children at the hospital had blood tests to check thyroid function.

    Conditions that cause hyperthyroidism include:

•         Graves' Disease: In this condition, the entire thyroid gland can become overactive and produce too many hormones. This problem is also known as toxic goiter (with the thyroid gland).
•         Nodules: Hyperthyroidism can cause multiple thyroid nodules. A thyroid nodule is called an involuntary malignant nodule, whereas a gland with many nodules is called a malignant multinodular goiter.
•         Thyroiditis: This disease can cause pain or nausea. In the case of thyroiditis, the thyroid gland releases the hormones stored there. This can take weeks or months.
•         Too much iodine: When you have too much iodine (a mineral used to make thyroid hormones) in your body, your thyroid gland produces more thyroid hormone than it needs. Too much iodine can be found in some medicines (amiodarone, heart medicines) and cough syrups.

Am I at higher risk of developing hypothyroidism if I have diabetes?

If you have diabetes, you have a higher risk of developing thyroid problems than people without diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. If you have one autoimmune disease, you may develop another.

For people with type 2 diabetes, the risk is lower but still there. If you have type 2 diabetes, you may eventually develop thyroid disease.

What are the symptoms of thyroid disease?

There are many different symptoms that you may experience when you have a thyroid disorder.

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism:

•     There is stress, frustration and anxiety.
•     You’re having trouble sleeping.
•     Get fat.
•     An enlarged thyroid gland or goiter.
•     May be weak and shaky.
•     Interval or interruption.
•     It is sensitive to heat.
•     The symptoms of hypothyroidism are:
•         Time (fatigue).
•         Compare.
•         The trouble was forgotten.
•         Active and heavy over time.
•         Keep your hair dry and strong.
•         Everyone has a voice.
•         Intolerance of cold.

Could thyroid problems be causing my hair loss?

        Hair loss is a symptom of thyroid disease, especially hypothyroidism. If your hair starts to fall out and you are worried about it, see your doctor.

Can Thyroid Problems Cause Attacks?

        It rarely causes thyroid lesions. However, if you have severe hypothyroidism that is not diagnosed or treated, you are at increased risk of developing low sodium blood sugar. This can lead to depression.

 How is thyroid disease diagnosed?

        Sometimes, thyroid disease can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms can be confused with other diseases.

        These tests include:

•             Blood tests.
•             Photographic research.
•             Physical examination.

Thyroid blood tests are used to diagnose thyroid disease that includes an overactive or sensitive thyroid. These include:

•                 The thyroiditis that.
•                 Severe pain.
•                 Hashimoto's disease.
•                 goiter that
•                 Thyroid nodules.
•                 Cancer.

 How do we treat thyroid disease?

•                 If you have too much thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism), treatment options may include:
•                     Thyroid drugs (methimazole and propylthiouracil): These are drugs that inhibit the production of thyroid hormones.
•                     Radioactive iodine: This treatment damages the thyroid gland and prevents it from producing enough thyroid hormone.
•                     Beta-blockers: These drugs don’t change the body’s hormones, but they can help control symptoms.
•                     Surgery: As a permanent treatment, your doctor may remove the thyroid gland surgically (thyroidectomy). This inhibits the production of hormones. However, you will need to take thyroid replacement medication for the rest of your life.

If part of my thyroid is removed, will the rest produce enough thyroid hormone to stop the medication?

                    A surgeon may remove part of the thyroid gland and leave the other part to produce and release thyroid hormones. This usually happens when you have a nodule that causes thyroid problems.

Can I live a healthy life with thyroid disease?

                    Thyroid disease is often a condition that you need to treat at any time. This usually means daily medication. The doctor will review your treatment and change it at any time. However, it is possible to live with thyroid disease.