25 health problems starting with your thyroid

This gland is small, but powerful.


Although thethyroid gland is small, it should work properly so that the body performs basic functions. Located in the neck, the thyroid secretes hormones that help the regulation of all your heart to your reproductive organs - and with too much or too few of these thyroid hormones, it is almost impossible to stay healthy.

The sad reality is many people in America suffer from thyroid disease. According toAmerican Association of ThyroidMore than 12% of the US population will develop a thyroid condition during their lives. A lot ofhealth problems associated toThyroid disorders They are easy to neglect or blame anything else, but it is important to consider this little gland. Here we have gathered medical complications that could come from your thyroid.

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Irregular periods

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If you encounter irregular periods without known explanation, you must ask your doctor to check your thyroid hormone levels. According toOffice of the United States Ministry of Health of Women's Health, Having too much thyroid hormone can result in unusually light periods, unusually heavy or irregular, see how your thyroid is attending the regulation of your menstrual cycle.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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Although the causes ofChronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) have long beenunknownResearchers have recently discovered a link between the debilitating condition and the lower levels of certain thyroid hormones. In a study published in the journalBorders in endocrinology, Scientists have concluded that patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome had lower levels of two key thyroid hormones-triiodothyronin (T3) and thyroxine (T4) -Comprehets with those without sleep syndrome. The researchers believe that these hormone rates have decreased could contribute to the symptoms of CFS.

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Anxiety

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For years, doctors have not been able to explain to their patients why they deal with anxiety disorders that do not improve with treatment - so far, that is to say. According to a study published in May in the journalJama Psychiatry, There is a close link between anxiety disorders and autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT), also called Hashimoto thyroiditis. This makes sense, since the inflammation of the thyroid gland releases with the body hormones and, in turn, can cause a mental instability.

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Depression

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In the sameJama Psychiatrystudy, researchers found that the same mechanisms as patients with autoimmune thyroiditis to develop anxiety disorders may alsolead to depression. In fact, the numbers have shown that people with self-immune thyroiditis are about 3.5 times more likely to suffer from depression as a result of their state.

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Irregular heartbeat

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Your heart plays a vital role in the fight against the health of all the other organs in your body, so it is important that you take good care of that. An easy way toProtect your heart This is attention at the thyroid hormone levels called free thyroxine, or FT4, in your blood. A study published in the journalTraffic I found that unusually high levels of FT4 could be a risk factor for atrial fibrillation, or an irregular heartbeat.

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Infertility

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For many women, infertility problems stem from thyroid problems. Since the thyroid is so closely linked to the distribution of sex hormones, all the irregularities of your thyroid hormone can cause ovulation problems and, therefore, to become pregnant.

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Dry skin

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Hypothyroidism - which is a sub-active thyroid that does not produce enough hormones - can causedry skin. "Other skin changes can be observed sometimes, such as reduced perspiration and coarse skin. These symptoms all occur when the regulatory hormones produced by the thyroid decrease or disappear"Nicholas Matilda, MD, PhD,A dermatologist at Duke Healthexplained to daily health. Dry skin in patients with hypothyroidism is very common - a study published in theIndian newspaper of dermatologyfound that a food100 per cent patients with hypothyroidism have lived.

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Weight gain

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For many people with thyroid problems, one of the first signs that something is a problem is an unexplained weight gain. This is because, according to theAmerican Thyroid Association Thyroid hormones play a major role in regulating metabolic rate. The low and high levels of thyroid hormones can spoil the BMR or the state of your resting metabolism.

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Constipation

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According toHarvard Health,Hypothyroidism can also lead to constipation. However, since bowel movement problems are indicative of many other health problems, people do not fail too often the relationship between thyroid and their entrails.

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Memory Problems

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Research published in the journalThyroidconcluded that "hypothyroidism in adults causes a significant reduction in hippocampal volume right." This is important because the hippocampus is the brain area responsible for the short and long term memory. Therefore, a reduction in the volume of this zone is associated with debilitationmemory problems.

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high blood sugar

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Hyperglycemia, or sugar levels and high blood hypothyroidism go of the hand. WhenIndian researchers Study A1C hemoglobin levels (HbA1c) indiabetics They found that those who also had hypothyroidism had higher levels of the protein associated with high blood sugar. But there is a silver lining to this news: when the researchers treated diabetic patients with thyroid hormone replacement, they found that their levels of A1C dropped significantly.

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Anemia

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Anemia is a condition in which there are not enough healthy red blood cells in the body available to carry oxygen to body tissues. There are many causes of anemia, such as heavy bleeding and iron deficiency. But recently,researchers found that abnormal levels of thyroid hormones can also cause anemia.

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hypertension

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According toAmerican Thyroid Association Hyperthyroidism - which is an overactive thyroid that produces too much of hormone thyroxine - can lead to numerous heart health problems, one of which is high blood pressure. Ignoring this problem can cause everything from strokes to blood clots. And if you are worried about your ticker, then try to nibble on some of the40 heart foods to eat after 40 years.

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Heart failure

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In severe cases, heart problems associated with hyperthyroidism can lead to heart failure and ultimately death. The bright side, however,the studies show the risk of heart failure decreases significantly when patients with hyperthyroidism actively treat their condition. This is just another reason why potential thyroid problems should never go overlooked!

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liver abnormalities

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TheAmerican Thyroid Association reports that hyperthyroidism and the drugs that treat the condition, can spoil the liver's ability to do its job. When antithyroid drugs negatively affect the liver, alternative treatments, such as therapy and surgery radioactive iodine, come into play to prevent further damage.

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Hip fractures

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Thyroid problems are also dangerous for the outside of your body because they are inside. A meta-analysis of more than 70,000 in materials publishedJama found that even mild hyperthyroidism may put people at greater risk of hip, spine and other fractures.

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Kidney disease

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When researchers from the American Society Nephrology studied patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), they found that kidney function of a lower person was highest in their risk of subclinical hypothyroidism. In fact, the study, published in theClinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, concluded that patients with CKD patients were 73% more likely than healthy individuals to have hypothyroidism, showing a strong link between kidney disease and thyroid problems.

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Mood swings

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Often times aThe under-active thyroid also cause a mood.This is because the hypothyroidism affects the Thalamus, the part of the brain responsible for the transformation of the information, and therefore, which affects the emotions.

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Excessive perspiration

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One of the many causes of generalized secondaryhyperhidrosisExcessive perspiration on large areas of the body - is a hyperactive thyroid. Although this condition is not threatening, it is quite uncomfortable, and people who suffer from it tend to look for a fair treatment to relieve their discomfort.

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Tasting

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If you notice swelling on your neck, it could be a thyroid problem. A goitre, as shown above, is an abnormal enlargement of your thyroid gland that can be visible at the base of your neck. Although tastes are generally painless, they can also cause respiratory problems and swallow problems. You must therefore treat the underlying cause of the thyroid problem that leads to goitre.

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Cold intolerance

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If you know a person with a sub-active thyroid, make sure they do not go outside in winter without theGood cold rapporteur.According toCleveland Clinic, One of the side effects and hypothyroidy symptoms is cold intolerance.

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Muscular weakness

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One of the many diseases caused by hyperthyroidism isHyperthyroid myopathy. This disease is characterized by muscular weakness, slow down reflexes and painful cramps. It most often affects muscles around shoulders and hips.

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Loss of vision

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The same antibodies that attack the thyroid gland of serious disease-a self-immune problem leads to hyperthyroidism - can also attack eye tissue and cause all that is swelling of the loss of vision. According toAmerican Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, There are three times more women than women with thyroid-related eyes disorders, and these problems tend to happen around the age of 45.

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Osteoporosis

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When hyperthyroidism is not treated, it can lead toosteoporosis, a condition that comes out of bones and makes them more vulnerable to injuries and breaks. In severe cases, people with osteoporosis have such weak bones that even cough can crack a coast.

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Obesity

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Because the thyroid emits damage with metabolism, many people who do not produce the right amount of thyroid hormones end up getting obese. This can, in turn, lead to problems related to obesity, such as diabetes and heart disease.

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