THYROID DISORDERS
The Disease
The Thyroid Gland is located below the Adam’s Apple wrapped around the trachea (windpipe). It has numerous functions and controls the metabolic processes within our body. When this butterfly shaped gland isn’t able to work properly, it can lead to disorders which can be small and harmless like goiter to even life threatening cancer. The overproduction of thyroid hormone is known as Hyperthyroidism while the under production is known as hypothyroidism.
Women are 5 times at risk of developing thyroid disorders compared to men. That’s why, SDC advice you to keep a lookout on the symptoms of the disorders and get checked on the slightest hint of suffering from them.
The Cause
Hyperthyroidism – There are several causes for the Thyroid Gland to produce excess Thyroid Hormones. Some of them are:
- Grave’s Disease
- Toxic Adenomas, the development of nodules in the thyroid gland resulting in overproduction of thyroid hormones
- Subacute thyroiditis, wherein the thyroid gland is swollen and starts leaking excess hormones
- Pituitary Gland malfunctions or cancerous growth in the thyroid, which are quite rare but cause hyperthyroidism nonetheless
Hypothyroidism – Lower production of thyroid hormones results in lower energy levels. There are several causes for this under production of the hormones, of which a few are:
- Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease where the thyroid tissues are attacked by the body, causing their death and stoppage of hormone production
- Removal of the thyroid gland, either by surgery or chemical destruction
- Exposure to excessive amounts of iodide, under circumstances like cold and sinus medicine consumption, heart medicine amiodarone, high contrast dyes given before X-ray exposure
- Lithium, also is a proven cause of hypothyroidism
Symptoms
You can check the early stages of Thyroid Disorders through this list of symptoms:
Hyperthyroidism
- Restlessness, Agitation and Anxiety
- Tremors, usually fine shaking
- Weight Loss along with increased appetite, fatigue and weakness
- Excessive Sweating
- Rapid heart rate, palpitations and irregular heart rate
- Intolerance to heat
- Decreased concentration
- Frequent bowel movements
- Fine or brittle hair
- Thinning of skin
- Fatigue
- Weight Gain
Testing
At SDC, we have set up fully equipped labs along with expert technicians to determine whether you are suffering from any kind of Thyroid Disorders. All you have to do is consult us and we’ll be happy to explain everything you need to know.
Thyroid Profile
A specialized Thyroid Profile Test is the most comprehensive test advised to determine whether you are suffering from any Thyroid Disorder. Through this test, we check:
- The level of TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)
- Total levels of T4 (thyroxine)
- Levels of free T4 (Free thyroxine)
- Update levels of T3 (tri-iodothyronine)
- Levels of free T3 (free tri-iodothyronine)
Remedies
There are various natural home remedies which can help you treat and ease the effects of both types of Thyroid disorders.More intake of Vitamin A: Increasing foods rich in Vitamin A like carrots, eggs, yellow and green vegetables are popularly known as effective remedy of thyroid disorders.
Lyceum Berry: Also known as Go-Ji, these berries are immunomodulators and balance the abnormality in thyroid.
Lots of Fruits and Vegetables: Eating lots of fruits and vegetables like potatoes along with cheese, nuts, peas and beans can help get rid of thyroid.
More intake of Iodine: Food rich in natural iodine like onion, asparagus, pineapple, oats, tomatoes, whole rice, garlic, strawberries etc. are quite helpful.Increase Physical Activities: Break away from your sedentary lifestyle and add more physical activity like regular exercise to get rid of thyroid.