Hypothyroidism: Symptoms
As hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism or thyroid also causes a volume increase. However, this increase is not accompanied by more production of thyroid hormones, but by the fall in the production of the hormones T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine).
As other diseases of the thyroid, hypothyroidism is more common in women, but can occur in any individual regardless of gender or age. Endocrinologists advise women, especially over 40 years to do the self-examination of the thyroid regularly. Among the symptoms of hypothyroidism are: Slowdown Depression heartbeat Gut stuck Irregular Decrease Excessive tiredness memory muscle pain Excessive sleepiness Dry Skin Hair Loss Weight gain Increased cholesterol in blood
Most often, hypothyroidism is caused by an inflammation called Hashimoto's thyroiditis, autoimmune dysfunction. Hypothyroidism also affects newborns. In such cases, the problem is diagnosed by the name "screening test" and the treatment should be started immediately.
Complications caused by hypothyroidism are normalized through medical prescriptions. When treatment is not appropriate, the patient may experience anemia, coronary artery disease and gastrointestinal disorders, neurological, endocrine, metabolic and renal. Also respiratory disorders are common, hyperlipidemia, glaucoma, hypertension, heart failure and in the case of newborns, mental retardation, deafness and growth impairment.
Treatment for hypothyroidism in pregnancy
Treatment for hypothyroidism in pregnancy is the daily dose of synthetic hormones throughout pregnancy. The dose may change sometimes so there is a proper hormonal balance and the baby is not affected.
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