Sleep disorders, profuse night sweats, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome – all this may be due to the fact that the thyroid gland has ceased to function normally.
If a person begins to complain more often about unpleasant nighttime symptoms, it can be assumed that there are problems with the thyroid gland. The most common pathologies of the gland are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism – both disorders have a negative impact on the quality of sleep, contribute to uncomfortable conditions at night.
Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which there is an excess of hormones produced by the thyroid gland in the body. Hypothyroidism, on the contrary, is characterized by their deficiency. Scientists state that both types can overlap with sleep disorders such as insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome, reports The Health Site.
Doctors have named useful foods that can harm the thyroid gland br>In addition, hyperthyroidism is characterized by the following phenomena.
- Irritability.
- Difficulty sleeping
- Nervousness
- Constant tension
- Frequent need to urinate
- Night sweats
- Night itching.
Hypothyroidism, on the other hand, may present with the following symptoms.
- Increased chilliness, sensitivity to cold at night.
- Muscle pain.
- Joint pain that disturbs sleep.
- Night itching.
In addition, an unhealthy thyroid gland can cause constant daytime fatigue.
Therapist Panov called the symptoms of impaired thyroid function
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