Statistics in USA, regarding gland problems, show that 1 in 8 women suffer from thyroid and half of them disregard this. More than 90% of thyroid disorders cases is represented by hypothyroidism.
The major problem when it comes to thyroid functioning illness is that your body stops working properly.This is because of the closely connection that this gland has with the whole body.
Like any other body gland, the thyroid secretes hormones of vital importance.T3 and T4 (the names of these hormones come from the content of iodine atoms) regulate functions of the body, such as temperature, energy consumption, hear rate.
Also, thyroid acts on the digestive system, nervous system and the female reproductive system.Because the activity of this gland is much related to the ovaries, thyroid disorders affect 7 times more women than men.
Hypothyroidism common symptoms:
- You suffer from physical and mental fatigue all the time, even after fully-slept nights
- If you go on a diet, you`ll fail in weight loss attempt and even gain extra weight
- Depressions, deep anxiety, mood swings
- Lack of hormonal balance characterized by irregular menstruation
- Muscle cramps and weakness
- Sensibility to coldness
- Sensitive dry skin and fragile nails to women,possible hair loss to men
- Constipation
- Crumbled memory
Common hyperthyroidism symptoms:
- Tachycardia
- Muscle weakness
- Sleep disturbance
- Irritability
Give importance to the signs you receive from your body and do not let yourself fooled and think it may be because of the everyday stress. We recommend you visit an endocrinologist doctor in case you have doubts with these symptoms.