These are some important signs of thyroid problem that we must know
Posted on: 01/Aug/2018 11:37:38 AM
It is known that thyroid gland is an endocrine gland present in the neck and this gland secretes thyroid hormones that are responsible for metabolic rate and protein synthesis.
Thyroid gland also plays a huge role in maintaining normal body temperature, lowers blood cholesterol levels, increase the use of glucose for energy production etc. When the thyroid gland produces either less or more thyroid hormones then thyroid disorder occurs. The shocking piece of information is women are more prone to thyroid issues when compared to men.
There are few signs regarding thyroid problem which we must know. They are
Feeling unusually depressed:
This is one of the silent signs of thyroid issue and could be due to hypothyroidism. Less production of thyroid hormone could impact the levels of feel good ‘serotonin’ hormone in the brain.
Constipation:
Our digestive tract is kept running by the help of thyroid hormones. Our bowel movements change when our thyroid gland becomes over active and this takes place by slowing down the action of the digestive tract. This results in constipation.
Sleeping too much:
Under active thyroid gland could be responsible for the tiredness and sleeping during the day time. Our body needs thyroid hormones to provide energy and when thyroid glands do not produce thyroid hormones needed by our body then it results in day time tiredness.
Hair loss in eyebrows:
Thyroid disorder is indicated by hair loss in eyebrows. Disruption in the hair growth cycle takes place when there is over active or under active thyroid. Hair thinning occurs due to imbalance in thyroid hormones.
Sudden increase in body weight:
Many of us do not know the fact that under active thyroid could lead to increase in our weight. Decrease in metabolism and burning of fewer calories takes place due to lack of thyroid hormones in us.
Lack of sexual interest:
It is said that under active thyroid is responsible for disinterest in sexual activities. This is common in women who show low sex drive or lesser arousal etc. So lack of sexual interest is also an important sign that indicates thyroid problems.
Muscular cramps, tightening etc:
Under active thyroid or over active thyroid could lead to muscle pain or weakness. Muscle tightening, cramps etc are seen in people who have got thyroid issues.
Brain fog:
When our thyroid glands are not working properly and our brain also is not working properly then we get brain fog or overall mental fatigue. Difficulties in concentration take place in us.
High BP or blood pressure:
Thyroid disorder could result in increase in the BP also. Hence we feel restless, have palpitations and sweat more than normal etc.
Eating more:
Increase in metabolism is caused by over active thyroid gland. As a result people eat more as their appetite has increased now.
