| human being has a thyroid gland. It is located above | | | | Step 2: If you feel the symptoms, study your |
| the trachea. It looks like a butterfly in the middle of | | | | medical history. Finding the root cause of the disease |
| our throats. This incredible yet small organ plays an | | | | will make it easier for you to find the appropriate |
| important role in our body, because this is where our | | | | treatment. |
| hormones are produced. Which obviously means the | | | | Here are some causes of thyroid problems: |
| thyroid gland regulates the amount of energy and | | | | Hyperthyroidism – Graves disease, pituitary |
| vitamins the body absorbs and excretes. | | | | gland problems, toxic adenomas and subacute |
| But like any normal body organ a thyroid gland also | | | | thyroiditis. |
| may cause sever damage to the body. Thyroid | | | | Hypothyroidism – Hashimoto’s |
| problems happen when there is a huge amount of | | | | thyroiditis, removal of thyroid gland, too much iodide |
| irregularity in the production of the hormones. This | | | | in the body and exposure to lithium. |
| may lead to serious repercussions to the rest of the | | | | Step 3: Be sure to seek medical help especially if the |
| human body. There are two types of thyroid | | | | condition have worsen. Look out for these |
| problem; they are called hypothyroidism and | | | | symptoms as well: shortness of breath, vomiting, |
| hyperthyroidism. | | | | abdominal and chest pain, high irritability level, |
| Hypothyroidism happened when the thyroid gland | | | | confusion and coma. |
| doesn’t produce enough hormones for the | | | | Step 4: As soon as you seek professional care, make |
| body. People suffering from this condition experience | | | | sure you are ready to take a series of test that will |
| slow metabolism, fatigue and goiter. Hyperthyroidism | | | | determine the status of your thyroid problem. |
| is exactly the opposite, the metabolism is faster and | | | | Step 5: Prepare to know the results of you test. |
| the body excretes too much energy. | | | | There are two distinct ways to diagnose if a patient |
| You may not know it but you might be suffering | | | | has hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. For |
| from a thyroid problem unknowingly. So how do we | | | | hyperthyroidism, your thyroid stimulating hormone |
| as common people diagnose a thyroid problem? Here | | | | (TSH) serum is lower compared to the standard. |
| are some simple steps you can follow to help save | | | | While for hypothyroidism, the TSH is higher than the |
| lives: | | | | normal rate. |
| Step 1: Look for symptoms | | | | Step 6: If your result matches any one of the two |
| Hypothyroidism – symptoms include: fatigue, | | | | types, you better seek medication or treatment. |
| constipation, easily feels cold, dry skin, lack of | | | | Treatment will depend on how severe the problem |
| appetite, deeper voice and sometimes hair fall and | | | | may be. There are different treatments available so |
| depression. | | | | you don’t need to fret. |
| Hyperthyroidism – symptoms may appear as: | | | | Thyroid problems may cause harsh damages to the |
| insomnia, nervousness, unusual sweating, increase lost | | | | body, but it is one of the easiest diseases to cure. |
| of weight, frequent bowel movement and difficulty in | | | | We recommend that you research and consult your |
| concentrating similar to confusion. | | | | doctor regularly, to avoid abnormalities in the body. |