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Symptoms of thyroid problems

Sub activity of the thyroid – what is that?

Sub activity of the thyroid is low activity of a gland of Thyroid that is an endocrine gland situated in the anterior cervical side, straight under the box of the sound. Beyond that, the gland secretes over 100 enzymes responsible for great activities of all cells in the body. Intensified portion of the hormones liable to amplify the cellular metabolism until 100% over the norm, while if the hormones are not secreted, the metabolism descends to 40%. In the most cases of sub activity of the thyroid it is because of descent in functioning.

Thyroid function

Thyroid gland is part of an extensive system, which the major systems are the hypothalamus, pituitary (pituitary gland), kidney, and liver. Injury in each of these systems may lead to thyroid activity.

What disrupts thyroid activity?

Other things that can disrupt thyroid activity are lack of iodine in the diet, and then the gland can’t produce T4. In this situation, the gland usually swells a condition common in the developing world. Stress can also cause problems: If you are a long time in a state of continuous tension and exhaustion, there will not be enough cortisol in the kidneys and liver to make the T4 to T3 even if the gland produces enough T4.

Who has it?

Today it is estimated that about 13 million Americans suffer from thyroid disorder, but over half of them are not diagnosed, because many people interpret these signs to aging phenomena. The elderly more prone to disease, but it may evolve for everyone – from infancy. Thyroid testing is one of the first tests carried out by after birth, since sub thyroid activity in a newborn is a life-threatening situation.

Symptoms of thyroid problems

Common signs and symptoms are

  • Low basic body temperature
  • Chronic fatigue, tiredness, weakness
  • Hypersensitivity to cold (hands and / or cold feet)
  • Pain in muscles and joints
  • Headaches
  • Slow weight gain, despite decreased appetite. Difficulty losing weight. Overweight usually comes from accumulating fluid Constipation
  • Recurrent infections
  • Decrease in sexual desire
  • Infertility
  • Constipation
  • Recurrent infections
  • Abortions, early births, the birth of a dead baby
  • Hard and rough skin with dandruff
  • Hair dry and brittle
  • Nails tend to break, with stripes
  • Slight difficulty to concentrate and remember
  • Depression
  • Shortness of breath
  • Abnormal kidney function

Additional Symptoms of thyroid problems

  • Accumulation of fluid that comes as a result of vascular permeability and drainage Limfti slow
  • Hardening of arteries due to cholesterol and triglycerides over
  • High blood pressure, poor cardiac function, few heartbeats
  • Hoarseness
  • Numbness in extremities (arms and legs)
  • Muscle pain
  • Joint stiffness, pain and sensitivity
  • Hearing loss
  • Depression
  • Mental confusion, difficulty concentrating, memory problems difficult, particularly in the elderly
  • Lack of balance
  • Sleepiness during the day
  • Breathing disorders at night
  • Swelling roundness in the face, sleepy appearance, dry skin, hair loss

Symptoms that may indicate pituitary tumor

  • All the symptoms mentioned above
  • Decrease in sexual desire and reduced fertility
  • Low thyroid function adrenal brings exhaustion, low blood pressure, salt craving
  • Headaches  visual disturbance

Or only until the problem goes away?

not sure if that’s an excuse to not exercise and eat right…
i don’t have thyroid, but occasionally i will come across a female who claims they have it and uses that as an excuse to get bigger and bigger and bigger (just trying to understand)

Blood or Urine? Do they do any like physical exam type things?

I also have a slight mental problem, molasses doesnt taste pretty but it sure helped if you are active molasses will probably help you i prefere the mild flavor, enjoy the rest of youre day!

I have to go and get an ultrasound, I really don’t know what that will tell me but I have a soreness on the side of my neck (not really a lump) As you can tell I hate going to Doctors. Anyone know what I’m talking about?

I have a thyroid problem in which the doctor told me that my thyroid wasnt functioning at all. I am only 20 years old and I feel weak all the time. They put me on synthroid and said that it should stabalize it or something to actually make it function properly. They said my thyroid should be a .4 and mine was a 30. I had blood work done a week ago and they said that the medicine had actually not worked and they want me to double the dosage. Someone told me that I should be on a different kind of medicine for it because it isnt functioning at all. I am kinda dumb when it comes to this subject, I know nothing about it or what can happen to me. If anyone has any information about this please let me know.

i want to have a baby and my periods are irregular because of thyroid problems. does that mean i am not fertile or i cant have children right now?

I was told to try prenatal vitamins but i don’t think it seems to work any suggestions. I need real answers. thank you

are there tests for heavy metals? are there treatments for removal of heavy metals in ones body? what are the test? what are the treatments?

My sister had thyroid cancer and i have had some symptoms and was wondering if this is something i should check into?

I am in menopause that was medically induced by a radical hysterectomy since then my thyroid has quit working and my usually wavy long hair has suddenly changed to really tight kinks at my scalp and tight curls through out. Does anyone know what is going on???

I was fed soy formula when I was a baby. What should I get checked for today. I am 24 years old. I like soy milk today and other soy products but not using regularly. What are great alternatives that don’t raise estrogen levels.

I have type 1 diabetes and have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and am going through testing for lups, i have known several other women with type 1 & 2 diabetes having lupus. is this a common thing? something to somewhat expect?

In specific I would like to ask for people with hypothyroidism. Did you still have difficulties, even when your thyroid was regulated during pregnancy?
Did you find your pregnancy as ‘harder’ due to it?

Non perscription would be prefered. There are some foods that target other health problems.
We have seen a vet and was given a perscription but I was curious if the was a easier way to solve a nutrition problem and a health problem. His thyroid is sluggish.

I have been taking this prescription for about 3 weeks now. I would like to know if it is supposed to be helping me lose some of the 30 pounds I have gained . Also the other symptoms. I don’t feel any different at all. As a matter of fact I think it might be making me nauseous.

Canines, as well as people have a thyroid gland. When a dog’s thyroid is underactive it is referred to as "Hypothyroidism."

If you have been thru this with your pet, I am interested in knowing what sorts of symptoms your dog had and how the problem was resolved.

I know, strange question.. If you know please let me know. Thanks in advance!

I have trounle losing any weight even though i work at it, i think i MAY have thyroid problems can an 18 year old have them? and if so are there any symptoms im really a rookie when it comes to illnesses and stuff

I am TTC and this has been brought up in conversation with my OB/GYN. Mommies with Thryoid problems please help!

She’s always been obese since childhood, otherwise healthy.

I have been losing my hair for a year now and the condition of it is really bad, all due to being hypo. It is very dry and brittle so was wondering if anyone else who has the same problem has found a conditioning treatment that really works. Thanks in advance.

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