Thyroid|Hypothyroidism|Hyperthyroidism|Thyroid Symptoms,Causes & Thyroid Treatment.
Individuals of all ages and also who have autoimmune disease can get thyroid disease.Lets see causes-treatment for thyroid.
Thyroid
Thyroid is a butterfly shaped small gland located in your neck and in front of trachea.This thyroid gland produces,stores and releases hormones called T4-Thyroxine & T3-Triiodothyronine and also it controls your body metabolism.
Thyroid gland is controlled by pituitary gland which is in brain and this pituitary gland makes TSH-thyroid stimulating hormone which tells thyroid gland to make more hormone if necessary.
Thyroid gland is controlled by pituitary gland which is in brain and this pituitary gland makes TSH-thyroid stimulating hormone which tells thyroid gland to make more hormone if necessary.
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid disease it is a hormonal disease it occurs-If the thyroid gland produces more amount of hormone then the body utilizes energy quicker than it should.This condition is called hyperthyroidism.If the thyroid gland produces less amount of hormone then the body utilizes energy slower than it should. This condition is called hypothyroidism.
There are a wide range of reasons why both of these conditions may occur.
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism or Overactive thyroid means the condition when your thyroid gland produces excessive hormone which is more then enough, which results in boosting up your metabolism.
Causes of Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is mostly caused by the disorder know as Graves disease.Also it is caused when we take excessive thyroid hormone when getting treatment for hypothyroidism.
Another cause is abnormal secretion of TSH-thyroid stimulating hormone.
Hyperthyroidism Symptoms
The following are the list of Hyperthyroidism symptoms,
- Weight loss
- Nervousness
- Fatigue
- Rapid heart beat
- Increased sweating
- Feeling hot when others normal
- Changes in menstrual periods
- Tremors
- Vision problem
- Sleep disturbances
Hyperthyroidism Treatment
The perfect treatment depends on the cause of hyperthyroidism.
It can be treated by using anti-thyroid medication to reduce the quantity of thyroid hormone your body is making.Medication like Beta-blockers control rapid heart beat.
In some cases your health care professionals may suggest treatment with high-dose radioactive iodine to destroy parts of the thyroid gland also some times surgery may be needed to remove the thyroid gland.
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism or under active thyroid means the condition when your thyroid gland produces less hormone which is less then enough,which slower your metabolism.
Causes of Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is mostly caused by the disorder know as thyroiditis - an inflammation of the thyroid gland.The common type of thyroiditis is called Hashimoto disease.
Hypothyroidism may also caused after surgery or radioactive iodine therapy for Grave's disease.
Hypothyroidism Symptoms
The following are the list of Hypothyroidism symptoms,
- Weight gain
- Weakness or fatigue
- Loss of sex drive
- Feeling cold when others normal
- Changes in menstrual periods
- Constipation
- Hair loss
- Brittle nails
- Puffiness around the eyes
- Muscle aches
Hypothyroidism Treatment
Thyroid hormone replacement is the best treatment for hypothyroidism.
It can also treated with medications which contains thyroid hormone.
During treatment the dosage of medication is increased slowly until a normal level of thyroid hormone has been reached in the blood.
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Thyroid is the important part of our body. Hypothyroidism or Hyperthyroidism are the common problems nowadays. Treat thyroid naturally using thyroid herbal supplement. The herbal supplement helps to reduce thyroid gland but exercise, healthy diet also very important.
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