According to estimates, 20 million US citizens live with some type of thyroid gland disorder and 60 percent of them are unaware that they have the condition. Luckily, thyroid disorders can be alleviated with the right medical therapy.
However, diagnosing thyroid gland disorders is the more challenging part as its symptoms are often similar with symptoms of other health problems. This being said, to raise the awareness and to help you identify easier if there is some issue with your thyroid gland, in today’s article we will discuss the major symptoms of this health problem.
How to Self-Check Your Thyroid Gland
Check out the following video to learn how to check the health of your thyroid gland at home and consult your physician as soon as possible if you happen to notice some changes:
9 Major Symptoms of Thyroid Gland Disorders
Uncontrolled sweating
When you sweat too much without any physical activity, it may happen because of an overactive thyroid. You may also experience a constant feeling of warmth because the body is trying to sweat so that it restores the temperature balance in the body.
High levels of energy
When the thyroid gland is overactive, it can speed up the bodily processes. As a result, one may feel too energetic as if you have consumed an energy drink or several coffee cups.
Anxiousness
We all feel anxious and stressed from time to time; however, if you rarely had anxiety-related issues and now you have all of a sudden started feeling more anxious, it could be a result of a problem with the thyroid gland. Get it checked so that you find the root of your anxiety.
Weight gain
If you have gained several kilos all of a sudden, without any efforts to do so (exercise and changes in diet), it could be a consequence of an underactive thyroid. The low level of hormones can minimize the level of calories which the body burns and as a result of the slow metabolism, one can gain weight.
Loss of weight
With an overactive thyroid, it is not uncommon for the patient to lose weight. As a result of the overactive thyroid, the body speeds up the burning of calories significantly.
Menstrual problems
With poor thyroid health, women may experience problems with their menstrual period. For example, it may be late; the bleeding may be heavier and longer than usually or shorter and lighter. Consult your gynaecologist if you happen to notice any menstrual-related changes.
Problems with fertility
Did you know that thyroid gland problems can impact the ovulation negatively? As a result, the woman may be unable to conceive or has had miscarriages. This is where therapy plays a pivotal role as the right meds can restore back the fertility in women and lower the risk of miscarriages.
Bowel movement changes
When the thyroid gland is underactive, one may begin to struggle with constipation whereas an overactive gland has been related to increase in bowel movements.
Hair thinning
When the thyroid gland does not function 100 percent, it is not uncommon to experience problems with the hair, including hair thinning.
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