2006-07-06 08:41:29 · 8 answers · asked by igup 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
there are two types of thyroid misfunction , one is where your body speeds up [ hyperthyroidism ]and the other slows down hypothyroidism . i have the latter and my signs were, ie waking with my arms numb, brittle hair , weight gain ,puffy eyes ,and feeling tired all the time .oh and feeling cold .medication is for life with blood tests every 18mths .
2006-07-06 08:51:15 · answer #1 · answered by leonmario 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some thyroid disorders can be cured, but many require lifetime treatment. Learn here https://tr.im/q15Y5
For example, sometimes early stage thyroid cancer can be cured by surgery to remove the thyroid gland, but you will need to take thyroid hormone medication afterwards for the rest of your life. Goiters can also be surgically removed and do not always recur after surgery. In most cases, thyroid disorders need treatment over a lifetime. However, with treatment most people with thyroid disorders can live normal, healthy lives.
2016-04-21 14:38:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thyroid is located in the neck and secretes several hormones (chemical messengers that will cause a specific effect on target tissue elsewhere in the body). The main hormone is thyroxine which is a protein that also contains iodine. The thyroid removes ingested iodine. A variety of defects - dietary, hereditary or disease induced - can decrease they amount of thyroxine released in the blood. For example iodine deficiency. This results in a goiter, a swelling around the throat, as the thyroid enlarges to make use of the lessening amount of iodine.
Thyroid hormone (collectively thyroxine plus triiodothyronine) is also released and if the gland is deficient, (hypothyroidism), people manifest retarded growth (cretinism). This can be rectified by administering TH. Hyperthyroidism (excess TH) induces increased metabolism resulting in weight loss, muscle weakness and bone weakness.
2006-07-13 08:11:30 · answer #3 · answered by Allasse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not completely sure but my aunt had an overactive thyroid and I've been tested for it also. I know some symptoms of an overactive thyroid are sudden weight gain, sore throat, change in diet, trouble with bowels... etc. WebMd.com is a good place to go for more information though. But never hesitate to call your doctor. Hope it helps.
2006-07-06 08:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by Trasee H. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends if it is overactive or underactive.
Overactive - eating +++ and loosing weight. Difficult to sit still for long, fidgety.
Underactive - alway feel the cold. Listless, Skin dry,
This is not a complete list, and if you think you have a problem, you really should see your doctor. A blood test would tell them.
2006-07-06 08:44:57 · answer #5 · answered by peewit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-08 22:10:21 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a good resource I found about hypothyroidism. It opened my eyes http://www.goobypls.com/r/rd.asp?gid=560
2014-09-07 23:24:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are constantly tired like i was your underactive see you doc for blood test to get it sorted
2006-07-06 10:10:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋