There are symptoms by which you can determine the deterioration of the thyroid gland, in particular, the production of an insufficient amount of hormones. Svetlana Melnikova, an endocrinologist, spoke about this especially for MedicForum.
– Proper functioning of the thyroid gland determines our well-being in general. Any failure will quickly affect all body functions. The thyroid gland synthesizes thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Any failure is noticeable – both their excess and their lack, – the specialist noted.
With hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. The disease proceeds against the background of a slowdown in all processes in the body.
– Patients complain of exhausting fatigue, unmotivated weight gain, loss of strength, depression. They are constantly cold, they have problems with hair loss, their nails become brittle, and their skin is dry and constantly flaky. With hypothyroidism, insomnia can begin, the menstrual cycle can be disrupted. If your close relatives had problems with the thyroid gland, then you are at risk, so it is important to check your condition with an endocrinologist, the doctor said.
In case of hypothyroidism, pain in the stomach and belching may disturb.
– In women, additional signs of hypothyroidism include menstrual irregularities. In addition, neglected hypothyroidism negatively affects the appearance, the face becomes swollen, the eyelids swell, the corners of the mouth go down, – Melnikova added.
If hypothyroidism is not treated, this can lead to heart failure. You will feel short of breath, especially when walking, sudden movements, the doctor warned. Sometimes swelling develops in the ankles.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism:
- weakness, apathy, fatigue;
- unreasonable weight gain;
- dryness and flabbiness of the skin;
- hair loss;
- frequent constipation;
- worsening of appetite;
- menstrual irregularities;
- decreased libido.
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Therapy for hypothyroidism:
Endocrinologist Ivannikova called signs of serious problems with the thyroid gland
- normalization of nutrition;
- replacement therapy – taking hormones in tablets;
- symptomatic treatment – treatment of symptoms and complications
- diet – selected individually by an endocrinologist.
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