Thyroid related disorders,
Causes
Problems with the thyroid can be caused by: iodine deficiency. autoimmune diseases, in which the immune system attacks the thyroid, leading either to hyperthyroidism (caused by Graves’ disease) or hypothyroidism (caused by Hashimoto’s disease) inflammation (which may or may not cause pain), caused by a virus or …
Symptoms
- Experiencing anxiety, irritability and nervousness.
- Having trouble sleeping.
- Losing weight.
- Having an enlarged thyroid gland or a goiter.
- Having muscle weakness and tremors.
- Experiencing irregular menstrual periods or having your menstrual cycle stop.
Precautions
- Avoid smoking or drinking alcohol. Thyroid patients, if they smoke or drink alcohol, should put a stop to these immediately. …
- Say no to macronutrients. Fats, protein and carbohydrates are the big macronutrients. …
- Stay away from sugar and caffeine. …
- No self-medication.
Investigations
One of the most definitive ways to diagnose a thyroid problem is through blood tests. Thyroid blood tests are used to tell if your thyroid gland is functioning properly by measuring the amount of thyroid hormones in your blood. These tests are done by taking blood from a vein in your arm
Treatment
Treatment for hypothyroidism usually includes taking the thyroid hormone medicine levothyroxine (Levo-T, Synthroid, others) every day. This medicine is taken by mouth. It returns hormone levels to a healthy range, eliminating symptoms of hypothyroidism.
Complication
- eye problems, such as bulging eyes, blurred or double vision or even vision loss.
- heart problems, such as rapid heart rate, problems with heart rhythm or heart failure — these problems can usually be treated.
- brittle bones (osteoporosis)