Types of thyroid disorder, Causes, Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism & Hypothyroidism and Treatment

Thyroid disease - Types of thyroid disorder, Causes of Thyroid, Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism & Hypothyroidism, Treatment of thyroid disorder

Thyroid disease 

Thyroid disease is a medical condition which causes due to the dysfunctionality of Thyroid Gland.

Thyroid Disorders (Thyroid Problems)

Thyroid disorders are the medical condition which affects the functionality of the thyroid gland. The Thyroid Gland is in the front of the neck and is of a butterfly shape. 

Work of Thyroid Gland 

The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones and these hormones controls the various metabolic processes of the body.

Types of Thyroid Disorder

• Thyroid Nodules

• Thyroid Cancer

• Goitre

• Thyroiditis

• Hyperthyroidism

• Hypothyroidism

Thyroid disorder is of various types but the most common thyroid disorder occurs when the thyroid hormones do not produce in the right amount. The most common Thyroid Disorders are of two types -

• Hyperthyroidism ( Over Active Thyroid )

• Hypothyroidism  ( Under Active Thyroid )

Hyperthyroidism

When Thyroid Gland produces excessive thyroid hormones then the problem of Hyperthyroidism occurs.

Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism

Some symptoms of Hyperthyroidism are given below:

• Anxiety & Nervousness 

• Irritability

• Weight Loss

• Hair Problems (Hair fall, Hair Thinning)

• Thinning of Skin

• Increase in Appetite

• Heat Intolerance

• Irregularity in heartbeats

• Change in Menstrual Cycles

• Sweating 

• Muscles Weakness

• Fatigue

• Dizziness & Unconsciousness

• Increment in bowel movement

Causes of Hyperthyroidism

The causes of Hyperthyroidism are given below :

• Excess of Iodine Consumption

• Thyroid Medications

• Grave's Disease

Treatment of Hyperthyroidism

There are three types of treatment options available for Hyperthyroidism which are given below: 

• Antithyroid Medicines

• Radioactive Iodine

• Surgery

Hypothyroidism

When Thyroid Gland produces too low thyroid hormones then the problem of  Hypothyroidism occurs.

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

There are some effects of Hypothyroidism on the body. The symptoms of Hypothyroidism are given below:

• Depression

• Weight Gain

• Dry Skin

• Constipation

• Slower Heart Rate

• Fatigue

• Thinning of Hair or Hair loss

•  Changes of Menstrual Cycle in women

• Memory Loss

• Muscle Aches

• Feeling Cold

How to diagnose Thyroid Disease?

There are some Blood tests by which the level of the hormones is detected. By these tests, Thyroid can be diagnosed. These tests are:

• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

• Thyroxine

• Thyroid Ultrasound

• Thyroid Scan

Causes of Hypothyroidism

• Deficiency of Iodine

• Hashimoto's Thyroiditis 

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease which occurs due to the inflammation of the thyroid gland.

Treatment of Hypothyroidism

The types of treatment of Hypothyroidism is given below:

• Synthetic Thyroxine

• Levothyroxine

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