The gland of thyroid is a small bow-tie shaped structure situated in the front part of the neck just nearer to the Adam’s apple. This gland is responsible for body’s metabolism and hence, evens a little alternation in thyroid hormone quantity brings unwanted consequences.
Doctor Checking Patient's Thyroid
Too less or too much thyroid hormone can cause several health problems as the metabolism is affected. The good news is there are many supplements available that correct the level of thyroid hormone.
What is thyroid problem?
There are over 20 million Americans who contract with one or the other problem related to thyroid gland. Unfortunately, many of these cases go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Thyroid gland produces two types of hormones T3 and T4 that regulate the energy level in the body.
What causes underactive thyroid?
The condition of underactive thyroid is known as hypothyroidism. This can result in jitteriness, nervousness, fatigue, amnesia, unusual weight gain, sluggishness, and dry skin and hair. The person with this condition has intolerance to the cold and may feel dull all day. Different types of thyroid problems can cause hypothyroidism such as …
Thyroiditis (thyroid gland inflammation)
Hashimoto thyroiditis (inherited immune system problem)
Postpartum thyroiditis (temporary thyroid inflammation after delivering a baby)
Goiter (iodine deficiency problem), affecting over 100 million people worldwide.
What causes overactive thyroid?
Hyperthyroidism is the term used for overactive thyroid gland. It causes insomnia, peevishness, and jitteriness, unusual loss in weight, blurred vision, tremors and heat intolerance. The factors that contribute to overactive thyroid gland include…
Thyroiditis (enlargement of thyroid gland)Grave’s Disease (diffuse toxic goiter)
Some drugs like lithium and cordarone (cardiac drug)
Excess amounts of iodine in the body (as in found in OTC cough drugs)
Other causes for thyroid gland malfunctioning
Other causes that lead to thyroid gland problems include…
Hereditary factors
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Smoking
Menopause
Pre-menopause
Fibromyalgia
Old age
Any endocrine disease
Post radiation therapies
Risk and management of thyroid problem
Thyroid gland malfunctioning can happen to anyone at any stage of life; said this, men, women and children are the sufferers. However, women are at greater risks of developing thyroid gland malfunctioning (approximately 10 times more). There is no surefire for thyroid problem but it can be kept under control. Drugs such as levothyroxine which is a synthetic thyroid hormone replacement can help controlling the level of thyroid hormones.
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