Checklist of signs of thyroid disease
thyroid disease Diseases caused by dysfunction of the thyroid gland In addition to tumors or cysts in the thyroid. Hypothyroidism produces abnormal hormones and is a common disease. The symptoms will be according to the condition that produces a lot of hormones or a lack of hormones. The hormone produced by the thyroid gland here is Triodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4) which helps with metabolic and metabolic processes, including the growth of the body especially the heart and brain However, there are some factors that can cause the value to change. such as taking certain medications pregnancy etc.
by symptoms of thyroid diseaseIn each case, there will be many manifestations.
In the medical examination, the doctor will take a history of symptoms.
Physical examination by palpation of the thyroid gland at the anterior neck to see if the thyroid is enlarged. An enlarged lump in the thyroid tissue, lump-like, hard or rough or smooth. or whether the lymph nodes in the neck are palpable or not
and perform a physical examination of the relevant systems And do additional tests such as radiological examination by doing ultrasound thyroid Electrocardiogram and X-ray cardiac closure. Blood tests sent to the laboratory to measure hormone levels. Triodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4) and Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, stimulate the thyroid to release T3 and T4. This blood test is very helpful in diagnosing hypothyroidism. (Hyperthyroid) or less (Hypothyroid) as shown in the picture.
check list that we can observe the symptoms by ourselves If you have any of these symptoms, you should see a doctor for examination and diagnosis.
1. easily tired heart palpitations cannot sleep sweat easily hot lose weight It may be caused by people with hyperthyroidism. (Hyperthyroidism) or toxicity (Thyrotoxicosis ) will affect the work of the heart system, causing you to feel tired easily, palpitations, fatigue, hot, sweating easily. cannot sleep Despite normally being a person who has always slept soundly, can eat a lot, lose weight from the increased metabolic process This results in feeling hungry more often. Can eat more due to overactive thyroid gland High levels of thyroid hormone stimulate the central nervous system. As a result, it can disturb sleep.
However, diseases that may have some of the aforementioned symptoms must be excluded but are not related to hyperthyroidism or hyperthyroidism. such as arrhythmia Certain endocrine diseases such as diabetes anemia Ovarian tumor disease (Struma ovarii) Diseases caused by pathologies of the nervous system. Or it might be a mental illness, such as panic disorder. (Panic disorder)
2. Weight gain despite eating less constipation hair loss tired cold not fresh feeling sleepy all the time including having ideas slower reading lazy lack of concentration It may be caused by a decrease in thyroid hormone levels in the body. However, additional examinations by a physician should be made in order to diagnose and exclude other diseases that may have such symptoms, such as iron deficiency anemia, depression, and diseases with direct secondary pathologies such as Alzheimer’s dementia.
3. bulging eyes (exopthalmos) One of the eye symptoms of patients with hyperthyroidism is hyperthyroidism, which results from swelling of the muscles behind the eyeballs and the fat inside the eye sockets. until the eyeball protrudes in front of the eye socket It is a gradual process and when left unnoticed, it becomes very noticeable. Or some people may have double images. The ability to roll eyes is abnormal and can cause strabismus and double vision.
so If the above symptoms You should see your doctor for a diagnosis. Make sure to check to find the real cause Because some symptoms can be caused by other causes.
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