what are the symptons of Thyroid problems?

Question

My mum has just been diagnosed with a Thyroid problem - her memory has been really bad lately and I'm very worried that there may be another reason for this. I was unable to see the doctor with her, so wasn't able to ask her any questions.

Answer 1

For an underactive thyroid:
Low pulse, which means slow blood flow through the brain - hence memory problems (commonly referred to as 'thyroid brain fog').
In women, heavy periods.
Weight gain.
Dry skin.
Dry hair, sometimes hair loss.
Sensitivity to temperature.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

HYPOTHYROIDISM

Dry, Coarse Hair
Puffy Face
Enlarged Thyroid
(Goiter)
Slow Heartbeat
Arthritis
Cold Intolerance
Depression
Dry Skin
Forgetfulness
Heavy Menstrual Periods
Infertility
Muscle Aches
Weight Gain
Constipation
Brittle Nails


HYPERTHYROIDISM

Hair Loss
Bulging Eyes
Sweating
Enlarged Thyroid
(Goiter)
Rapid Heartbeat
Difficulty Sleeping
Heat Intolerance
Infertility
Irritability
Muscle Weakness
Nervousness
Scant Menstrual Periods
Weight Loss
Frequent Bowel Movements
Warm, Moist Palms
Tremor of Fingers
Soft Nails


Treatment of Thyroid Disorders
Whatever your thyroid problem, chances are you take thyroid hormone to treat it.

In hypothyroidism, thyroid hormone restores metabolism to normal. Most people with hyperthyroidism ultimately take thyroid hormone since the approach to treatment usually means shutting off the natural levels of hormone. Today's thyroid medicine of choice is levothyroxine sodium. This synthetic version of natural thyroid hormone costs only about 15 cents a day.


Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Thyroid Disorders
What kind of thyroid disorder is it?


What is the cause of the condition?



How serious is the condition?



What treatment do you recommend?



Will medication be prescribed?

What are the side effects?



After treatment what can I expect?



How soon will there be a decrease in symptoms?



What is the prognosis?

Answer 4

Underactive thyroid (your Mum's cound be underactive or overactive) can very rarely cause some mental problems, though this isn't so common these days since thyroid problems are picked up earlier. But it can still happen if the thyroid is very underactive and it has been like that for quite a while. It's not at all common though.

Answer 5

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits low on the front of the neck. Your thyroid lies below your Adam’s apple, along the front of the windpipe. The thyroid has two side lobes, connected by a bridge (isthmus) in the middle. When the thyroid is its normal size, you’re unlikely to be able to feel it.
All types of hyperthyroidism are due to overproduction of thyroid hormones, but the condition can develop in several ways.
Thyroid hormone production can be suppressed or halted completely in these ways: https://tr.im/gLIxf

Answer 6

So..
There are many factors that can attribute to hair recession or massive hair fall and you need to find out which one exactly is responsible for the problem you are having now. Of course male pattern baldness is still the most common cause, but, for instance, if you are a woman things are deinitely different! This is the reason why you will need to really dig down and see the source of your problem.

Other causes of hair loss may include (both in men and women): severe mental or emotional stress, excessive use of coloring or bleaching agents, traction alopecia or excessive strain on the scalp due to braiding or corn rowing, hormonal changes, alopecia areata or hair loss due to autoimmune diseases, and many more. Each of these conditions will require a different approach in order to achieve success regardless of whether you're going to be using conventional or natural methods.

In my opinion it's much better to use natural methods as opposed to conventional ones, they're cheaper, have less to no side effects, and often more effective.

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Bye

Answer 7

Hyperthyroidism is overactivity of the thyroid gland. There are many different symptoms, but you are unlikkely to have them all at once. You may be tired and unableto relax or sleep. you may feel shakey and your hands may tremble; this is especially noticeable when you are trying to write or perform other tasks. You may perspire most of the time. You may eat more, yet still lose weight.
Hypothyroidism, is underactivity of the thyroid gland. You feel continually tired and worn out. You may have general aches and pains and move more slowly than usual.

Answer 8

Thyroid disease is one of the most common health problems we face today. From a practical standpoint, there are many ways to approach this issue. Learn here https://tr.im/bmCdy

Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is a very common problem, and there are many reasons for this, including drinking chlorinated and fluoridated water, and eating brominated flour.

Chlorine, fluoride, and bromine are all in the same family as iodine, and can displace iodine in your thyroid gland.

Secondly, many people simply aren't getting enough iodine in their diet to begin with. The amount you get from iodized salt is just barely enough to prevent you from getting a goiter.

Answer 9

u will gain or lose weight,there wil be a change or some problemswith ur vocalcord or voice.my mom also is a thyroid patient since 6yrs.she does not have a major memoryloss problem.

Answer 10

My aunt has under active thyroid,and I remember she had knee problems, they would swell,she would not have good balance.I don't remember about her memory but anytime something is messed up in our system I would say it could effect that.