Thyroid disorder- Types and symptoms

To be able to prevent a type of illness from happening, it is very necessary to understand it properly with the root cause. Symptoms, causes, preventions are some of the things that you must know regarding the disease. The thyroid is one of the diseases that can affect infants, children and elderly.

What is thyroid?
The thyroid disorder is the condition that attacks the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland present in the front of the neck. The thyroid is responsible to regulate numerous metabolic processes in the whole body. There are different types of thyroid disorders that may affect the working, functioning, and shape of any body part.

The thyroid gland is located below Adam's apple wrapped around the trachea also known as windpipe. The thyroid uses iodine to produce important hormones. One of the important hormone commonly named as Thyroxine or T4 is released from the gland turned to triiodothyronine (T3), which is the most active hormone.

The working of the thyroid gland is controlled by a feedback mechanism that includes the brain. So, the fluctuation in these type of hormones affects the working of other body parts. There are many types of thyroid disorders-

• Hypothyroidism- It occurs because the thyroid gland produces an insufficient amount of thyroid hormone due to the problems in the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, or hypothalamus. Some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism can include-

1. Dry skin
2. Fatigue
3. Depression
4. Fluid retention
5. Constipation
6. Muscle and joint aches
7. Poor concentration or feeling mentally "foggy"
8. Prolonged or excessive menstrual bleeding in women

• Hyperthyroidism- It is a less common condition in which production of excess thyroid glands occurs. Some of the symptoms and signs of hyperthyroidism may include-

1. High pulse rate
2. Tremor
3. Increased sweating
4. Intolerance for heat
5. Fatigue
6. Nervousness
7. Increase in bowel movements
8. Excessive weight loss
9. Less concentration

• Goiter- It is an expansion of the thyroid gland, regardless of cause. It is not a specific disease. It can be associated with normal thyroid function, hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism.

• Thyroid Nodules- In this abnormal lumps or masses appears on the throat that may result in benign tumors, cysts, or, even cancers. The size of the nodules can vary.

• Thyroid cancer- It is common among adult women than men or youth. More than 60% of cases occur in people under age 55. If it is detected in early stage then there is a high chance of survival but at the late stage, the chances of survival are low.

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