Friday, September 4, 2009

Thyroid Disease Symptoms - Start the Treatment Before it is Too Late

An underactive or overactive thyroid is often one of the major reasons of many diseases especially weight gain, fatigue, insomnia or depression. The list of diseases caused by malfunctioning thyroid is long enough but it is somewhat surprising that thyroid problems go unnoticed or undiagnosed unless they take severe forms.

Millions of Americans silently suffer from thyroid problems without even knowing it. Thyroid is a small gland in the neck that produces hormones for proper functioning of different organs in our body. It is known to be the master gland of metabolism therefore it can cause any disease that is triggered by slow metabolism.

When thyroid doesn't work properly; it can either be underactive (hypothyroidism) or overactive (hyperthyroidism). Hypothyroidism is somewhat more common than an overactive thyroid. Following are some symptoms of Hypothyroidism.

- Fatigue and low energy levels and poor concentration.
- Constipation and poor digestion.
- Excessive weight gain without any valid reason
- Itchy skin and thinning hairline.
- Infertility, increased menstrual flow and frequent periods.

Common symptoms of Hyperthyroidism

- Increased heart beats
- Perspiration, panic disorder, nervousness and muscular weakness that causes shaky hands.
- Insomnia
- Increased bowel movements
- Weight loss despite eating good food.

These symptoms are very common and often people do take them seriously. In advanced stage of thyroid problems; you may start noticing enlargement or swelling of necks. However by the time your thyroid issues are diagnosed; you are already suffering from many diseases like obesity, hair loss, fatigue etc.
Do no keep suffering from undiagnosed thyroid conditions.

Start taking care of your thyroid before it is too late. The good news is; now you can start treating your thyroid without running the risk of any side effects.

1 comment:

  1. I prefer taking desiccated bovine supplements. I tried synthroid and it did not work for me. My T4 and T3 stayed abnormal.

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