In recent years, more and more people are suffering from thyroid disease. The thyroid gland is the most important endocrine organ in our body. If thyroid function is impaired, our health will be affected to some extent. How to manage the health of patients with thyroid disease? How do we get regular thyroid checks? In this issue, we will talk about this topic:
What does the thyroid do?
The thyroid gland is an endocrine organ whose main role is to secrete thyroid hormones.
Thyroid hormones include: thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), trans T3, diiodothyronine (T2), and many more. Among them, T3 and T4 are the most important.
The role of thyroid hormones.
Helps the body produce heat and maintain normal body temperature.
Promote the absorption, transformation and utilization of nutrients such as sugar, fat, and protein by the body, thereby influencing various life activities.
It provides [positive energy] for the heart to beat and pump blood, and maintains blood pressure and blood to various organs**.
Promotes fetal and infant brain development.
Promote children's bone growth and development and help children [grow up]. What are the thyroid diseases?
Goiter: such as [big neck disease], etc.
Thyroid nodules: thyroid tumors, nodular goiters, thyroid cysts, thyroid cancer, etc., can all manifest as thyroid nodules on B-ultrasound.
Hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism) Hyperthyroidism : A disorder in which thyroid hormones are secreted excessively is caused by a variety of causes.
Hypothyroidism (hypothyroidism): A condition in which thyroid hormone secretion is too low is caused by a variety of causes.
Thyroiditis: such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, subacute thyroiditis, postpartum thyroiditis, etc.
Others: such as ectopic thyroid, hypothyroid T3 syndrome, etc.
When should a thyroid test be done?
1. Too little thyroid hormone can lead to depression or depression.
Too much thyroid hormone can cause irritability, irritability, or anxiety.
2. Abnormal stool.
Due to slowed bowel movements, too little thyroid hormone can lead to constipation.
Too much thyroid hormone can cause bowel movements several times a day.
3. Abnormal sleep.
Waking up early is a daunting task for modern people. However, if you want to sleep every day and not get enough sleep, you should be alert to whether thyroid hormone secretion is insufficient.
Too much thyroid hormone can easily lead to sleep deprivation or shortened sleep duration.
4. Abnormal sweating.
Before winter, ** was thousand and rough. What happened? There is a high probability that there is a problem with the thyroid gland
A decrease in thyroid hormones leads to a decrease in sweat and sebum production, resulting in dryness and roughness. At the same time, the nails will become brittle and the hair will turn yellow and dry.
The increase in thyroid hormones can make ** wet and sweaty.
5. Abnormal weight.
Many factors can contribute to weight gain, but if you don't change your diet and exercise habits and you gain weight dramatically, it's likely to be a thyroid problem.
If thyroid hormone is secreted too little, there will be significant weight gain.
Too much thyroid hormone can lead to significant weight loss.
6. Abnormal libido.
Decreased thyroid hormone production can reduce libido. At the same time, weight gain and dryness can further reduce libido. 7. Abnormal heartbeat.
Too much thyroid hormone can cause heart palpitations. It felt like the heart was about to jump out of the chest, or the heart felt like it had missed a few shots.
8. Abnormal reflexes.
Too much thyroid hormone can make it difficult to concentrate, while too little hormone can make people forgetful and unresponsive.
9. Abnormal appetite.
Too little thyroid hormone can affect your sense of taste and smell, making food taste strange.
Too much thyroid hormone can lead to an increase in appetite, but eating too much won't make you fat.
10. Thickening of the neck.
The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck. When there is a problem, there may be swelling of the thyroid gland that makes the neck look thicker, and in severe cases, there is a sound of swallowing and breathing.