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Even if there are some different symptoms like this, it can be thyroid. Thyroid

THYROID

  • It is the largest endocrine gland in the body.

  • The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland, which is butterfly-shaped. It is located in the front part of the larynx and on both sides of the trachea.
  • weight : 20 - 40  g
  • Length: 5 cm
  • Width : 3 cm
  • Thyroid is a common problem. And we know that there are many people who have thyroid disease and who are taking thyroid medication.

 Hypothyroidism.

symptoms : 
  1. Feeling cold
  2. weight gain
  3. Slowing of pulse
Hyperthyrodism :

Symptoms
  1. Sweating. 
  2. Overheating. 
  3. Weight loss. 
  4. Rapid pulse. 
  5. Nervousness.

  • Apart from this, there are some symptoms due to which one can be informed about thyroid

Foggy Brain :

When Hypothyrodism slows down the stream of those hormones one side effect is "Foggy brain"

  1. Focus
  2. Remember things 
  3. Think clearly



Mood changes :

  • There could be lots of reasons for it but thyroid trouble is on the list
  • Depression is often the first sign of Hypothyrodism
  • ANXIETY is also linked to hyperthyrodism



Pregnancy Problems :

  • Studies show that if you have an undertreated thyroid 
  • More likely to have complications in pregnancy 
  • Preclempsia is coomon
  • Greater chances of miscarriage or stil birth.
  • Premature delivery and low birth weight 


Period Problems :

  • Menstrual trouble can be a sign.
  • Periods that are  1) Heavy     2) Light    3) Irreguler
  • If no Periods at all
  • Girls with thyroid disorders may get their periods quite late or early.



Puffy Face :

  • Face looks swollen
  • Body collects extra fluid mostly in Eyelids,Lips,Tongue.


Blurry Vision :

  • At times thyroid problem can lead to extry fluid to build up in tissues around your Eye 
  • May have problem in focassines
  • Vision may become blurred
  • Double vision at times


Carpel Tunnel Syndrome :

  • Extra fluid shows up in other places in your body 
  • Nerves that go to your hands travel through a tunnel of soft tissue near your wrist 
  • If tunnel gets swollen it puts pressure on nerves  1) Numbness    2)Tinglimg   3)Weakness


Your food Tastes Different :

  • Your Actually taste both Mouth.Brain
  • If thyroid is not working properly it can mess up at both the places
  • Food Tastes Different 


High BP :

  • An Untreated thyroid problem can cause blood vessels to become less flexible
  • This hampers the blood flow throughout body 
  • Puts pressure on heart
  • Overactive thyroid can increase your BP



Low LiBiDo :

  • When your thyroid slow down : Your metabolism slows
  • Your metabolism controls organs in your body that put out sex hormones
  • When these hormones are low : Your sex drive takes a hit


Bathroom Trouble :

  • Constipation can be a problem with Hypothyrodism
  • In frequent bowel movements
  • Overactive thyroid you have loose stools


Hair Loss :

  • It is normal to loose hair every day
  • If you are loosing too many : Thyroid may be a reason
  • Often chronic thyroid problem is a reason.