Thyroid symptoms

Symptoms involving the thyroid, whether it is hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, or Hashimoto's thyroiditis, reflect damage to various systems and organs of the body.

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Damage to the thyroid gland affects the body's metabolic rate. As a result, the body weight is easily increased [hypothyroidism] or reduced [hyperthyroidism]. Hashimoto's disease can lead to weight loss and gain a stage that depends on the autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland.

Cold hands and feet are associated with low metabolism caused by hypothyroidism, and sensitivity to heat is associated with hyperthyroidism.

Cardiovascular system [circulatory system]

The cardiovascular system responds to small changes in the amount of circulating thyroid hormone.

Hyperthyroidism causes hyperdynamic cardiovascular disease, which is characterized by increased heart rate, higher systolic and diastolic function, ie elevated blood pressure, decreased atrial fibrillation and exercise capacity.

Insomnia is usually associated with hyperthyroidism. Some symptoms and signs of hyperthyroidism can make sleep difficult. There is pressure to "race" the heart or heart, fast pulse [more than 100 times per minute is considered tachycardia], and higher blood pressure can lead to lack of sleep. Insomnia may also be associated with a decrease in serotonin production, which is associated with common intestinal problems in thyroid problems.

Hypothyroidism is characterized by a reverse – low heart rate and low blood pressure. As the thyroid hormone decreases in the circulation, the risk of atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction [heart attack] increases.

nervous system

The central nervous system [CNS] may be greatly affected by thyroid disease. CNS responds to too little and too much thyroid hormone. Too little hormones cause mental retardation or "brain fog", and too much hormone can cause anxiety and tension. Depression is usually associated with thyroid disease.

Hypothyroidism can disrupt normal glucose metabolism, which can also cause fatigue, irritability and dizziness.

Reproductive system

Hypothyroidism may be associated with a large amount of menstruation in women, abortion and infertility. Hypothyroidism can reduce the absorption of sex hormones and progesterone by body cells, which can disrupt the menstrual cycle. Hypothyroidism can also cause constipation, which may delay the body's normal elimination of another sex hormone, estrogen.

Digestive system

Chronic constipation is associated with hypothyroidism, and diarrhea or frequent bowel movements are associated with hyperthyroidism. These symptoms are caused by metabolic changes, but are also caused by incorrect digestion from the stomach. Hypothyroidism can reduce the production of gastric acid through its effects on hormones and gastrin. This reduces the amount of gastric acid [HCl] when too little gastrin is produced. Lack of normal HC1 levels can lead to bloating, GERD, heartburn, intestinal infections, and reduced food digestion.

Food allergies have been seen in people with thyroid problems. In addition to the gluten sensitivity that most people know, there are other food allergens that the patient will detect positive.

Anemia and adrenal gland

Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's disease can cause fatigue for several reasons. Anemia is often associated with two conditions that can cause fatigue, but there are also impaired glucose metabolism, adrenal involvement, and a neurological effect that reduces the body's energy levels.

Thyroid symptoms and signs was originally published on Spring