What are some symptons of thiroid problems?

Question

I am 6'2 350 steadily gained about 30 pounds a year for a while so could i have a thiroid problem what are symptoms before having to get a blood test anyone know?

Answer 1

Thyroid problems leading to weight gain are usually because of an underactive thyroid, and the usual cause is an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto Thyroiditis. No amount of iodine or other nutritional supplementation can help this, as your body's immune system is destroying the gland. It cannot be cured, but the symptoms are easily treated with one pill a day. The dosage needs to be adjusted at least once a year, and you will need that one daily pill for the rest of your life.

Symptoms vary a lot from person to person. I never had any symptoms in my throat. But I gained weight and felt cold when everyone else was warm enough. I'd get shaking chills when the temperature was in the 60s (F)! And I was tired all the time. Other people might not feel cold at all but would notice dry skin or some other symptom.

If you suspect you have a thyroid problem, don't try to self-medicate. The diagnosis can be made with a simple blood test. You need a prescription to get any effective medication. By the way, most of us do not lose the weight easily after going on medication, but the steady gain stops or at least becomes easier to prevent.

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Answer 3

Hello, maybe you're wondering if you have symptoms of hypothyroidism due to your increase in weight. But hypothyroidism has a myriad of other symptoms that may not be exclusively related to increase in weight alone, like dry skin, brittle hair or hair loss, cold intolerance, etc. You may have steadily increased your weight because your metabolism slowed down, for some reason, and being hypothyroid can be one of the causes. It won't hurt to get a thyroid function test done if you're really interested, as it may tell you if you're hyper- or hypo-thyroid or euthyroid (normal thyroid function). And if your thyroid function test turns out normal, then it means your weight increase may be caused by something else... Still the bottomline is... see your doctor, and an endocrinologist should tell you what to do. Good luck!

Answer 4

There are lots of symptoms for thyroid problems. If you do have a thyroid problem is going to be under-active thyroid - because gaining weight is the main symptom.

The main symptoms are hands and feet sweating, losing or in your case gaining weight, skin break outs, depression, fatigue, constipation and many many more..... Your metabolism slows down and this is the main reason for putting the weight.

You should go for blood test, it will show immediately if you have a problem. There are lots of Internet sides with helpfull information regarding thyroid problems, but your GP should recommend a good endocrinologist for you to see if you are indeed having a disorder.

Good luck

Answer 5

4 years ago my mum got ill. She put on about 5 stone and felt tired all the time. She visited the doctor, had a blood test and got diagnosed with an overactive thyroid. She went onto many drugs and saw a specialist, still seen every month. She eventually had radioactive treatment which killed off her thyroid. She still takes drugs, has a blood test every month and sees her specialist, but since her treatment she is now happier and healthier. She has even lost the weight. It is worth getting it checked out as over time thyroid problems can kill you. A thyroid controls everything in your body. Go visit your doctor

Answer 6

Hyperthyroidism: (1) weight loss despite increased appitite(2)increased heart rate and blood pressure (3) nervousness & sweating (4)swelling at the base of the neck(goiter) (5) increases in bowel movements,sometimes diarrhea(6)muscle weakness (7) irritability Hypothyroidism: (1)lethargy characterized by slowed physical and mental functions (2)slowed heart rate(3) intolerance to cold temperatures(3)constipation(4)dry skin & hair(5)goiter(in some patients) (6) heavy and prolonged periods(7) decreased sexual interest Hyperparathyroidism:(1) kidney stones(2)fatigue(3)increased urination & thirst (4)indigestion or ulcer symptoms Hypoparathyroidism: (1)muscle spasms or numbness,especially in your hands,feet, and throat(2)breathing difficulity(3)dry skin(4)yeast infections(5)in children:vomiting,convulsions,and headaches. I hope you find this information useful. This information all came from my Mayo Clinic family health home medical reference second edition book. I always find it very useful.

Answer 7

The question is very vague.Thyroid is a gland.It secreates Thyroxin.Some times it is secreted much than normal..condition is hyperthyroidism.Some time due to lack or decreased secretion of thyroxin a thyroid stimulating hormone from hypothalamus of brain increase...that is known as hypothyroidism.You have gained weight.It is a symtoms of hypothyroidism.other symtoms are fatigue,Oedema in lower extremities,feeling cold,increased in heart rate,drowsiness.

Answer 8

First, you have t0 kn0w what the spelling of "THYROID" is.... I don't think you have a thyroid problem, because rapid gaining of weight is usual... Symptom's of this are: you feel sudden aching of your throat and the back of your neck. Then, if you have a change in your voice without a cause, it may eb a symptom too..

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Answer 10

are you refering to thyroid? I had problems with my thyroid before. My throat hurts so bad that i couldn't eat and swallow. There are two types of the disease - hypo or hyperthyroiditis. This can be prevented by taking lots of iodine (seafood, iodized salt etc. contains iodine). Check out google and search the key word, it would give you lots of ideas.