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#1: Hyperthyroidism refers to an increase in production of
hormones by the gland. Some of the symptoms that could signal
hyperthyroidism are weight loss despite a good appetite, enlargement in
your neck, an increase in heart rate, shorter menstrual periods, high
blood pressure, increased sweating, frequent bowel movements,
nervousness and trembling hands.
#2: Hypothyroidism refers to a decrease in production of
hormones by the gland. Some of the symptoms that could signal
hypothyroidism are weight gain or failure to lose weight despite a
proper weight loss regime, enlargement in the neck, reduced heart rate,
increased cold sensitivity, lethargy, numbness in hands, dry skin and
hair, heavy menstrual periods and constipation.
#3: For hypothyroidism, your doctor might prescribe you thyroid
hormone pills which you ll need to take for life. For hyperthyroidism,
you may be prescribed anti-thyroid medications and/or radioactive
iodine. You doctor may also prescribe drugs to reduce symptoms like
increased heart rate and tremors.
#4: A lump in the neck with pain and swollen lymph nodes,
trouble in breathing and swallowing, hoarse voice are some of the
symptoms that could signal thyroid cancer. In such cases, surgery is
performed to remove the thyroid gland or a part of it along with
radioactive iodine therapy.
#5: The factors that put you at an increased risk of thyroid
disease are: family history of thyroid disease, type I diabetes, age,
stress, thyroid surgery performed previously and Down s or Turner s
syndrome. Women are more susceptible to thyroid problems than men
especially during delivery and menopause, which are periods when there
is a hormonal flux.
#6:Thyroid is diagnosed by tests like Thyroid profile which
measure your Thyroid stimulating hormone or TSH. High TSH levels
indicate hypothyroidism, and low TSH levels indicate hyperthyroidism.
#7: After the age of 35, you should ideally get screened for
thyroid dysfunction once every five years. If you exhibit any of the
symptoms or risk factors mentioned above, then you should get yourself
screened more often.
#8: If you are diagnosed with thyroid disease, it is important
that you take it seriously and follow whatever instructions the doctor
gives you. If left untreated, thyroid problems can lead to stroke, heart
disease, infertility, Alzheimer s and ultimately death.
#9: In order to keep your thyroid gland in mint condition, eat
foods rich in nutrients like Iodine and Selenium. You can do so by
eating iodized salt and seafood. Vegetarians can add spinach, garlic and
sesame seeds in their diet instead. Foods like fish, meat, mushrooms,
sunflower seeds and soybeans can fulfil your selenium requirement.
#10: According to a study published by Indian Journal of
Endocrinology and Metabolism, 10.95% of the 5,376 people surveyed were
diagnosed with hypothyroidism. This is an alarming number and more
awareness about thyroid gland and the diseases associated with it is the
need of the hour.