Spring sleepiness, autumn fatigue, summer snooze, may want to check the thyroid gland The increase in work and life pressure, the richness of nightlife, so that the number of people suffering from sleep disorders is increasing. However, in stark contrast, there are many people who are sleepy all day long. Faced with the embarrassment of “spring sleepiness, autumn fatigue, summer snooze”, I believe most people’s first choice is to turn to coffee, strong tea or cola and other caffeine-containing beverages. I do not know the stimulation of external chemicals alone, not only can not solve the root of the problem, there may even make the body dependence. In addition to neurasthenia, menopausal syndrome, endocrine disorders, thyroid disorders account for an increasing proportion of the exhaustion. According to statistics, there are more than 200 million people suffering from thyroid disease in China, and those who are “easily fatigued” may wish to check the thyroid. Chronic fatigue syndrome – an epidemic of urban people The hectic urban life has given birth to the “sleepless generation”. For them, even if they adhere to the healthy routine of early to bed and early to rise, to ensure eight hours of sleep every night, the next day is always sickly sleepy, and then the intense work, study can not make them excited, at any time and anywhere may doze off. In addition to drowsiness, there are also manifestations such as pain in the throat, joints or muscles, and swollen lymph nodes. However, when they go to the hospital for routine examinations such as films and blood tests, they cannot find any organic lesions. If you suffer from all these discomforts, it is likely that you are suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome. From the pathological point of view, chronic fatigue syndrome is a functional disease, which is mainly treated by non-pharmaceutical methods such as adjusting lifestyle, improving nutrition and strengthening exercise. However, there is a clinical category of diseases whose initial symptoms are extremely similar to chronic fatigue syndrome, which can easily cause confusion and patient neglect, and the consequences of negligent treatment are very serious, which is thyroid disease. As the name implies, the thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine organ located in the thyroid cartilage of the neck, and its secretion of thyroid hormones is essential for maintaining normal human metabolism, growth and development. Doctors often use this analogy to describe the thyroid gland as the human engine. If the level of thyroid hormones in the body is not sufficient, the metabolic rate will be reduced and the whole person will be physically and mentally tired. In addition, this is accompanied by dryness of the skin, eyes, mouth and tongue, poor sleep quality and appetite, menstrual disorders and loss of libido. If there is persistent fatigue that is difficult to relieve and cannot be explained, the first thing to think about is whether there is something wrong with the thyroid gland. An ultrasound of the neck and a blood test of the “five thyroid function tests” can provide a preliminary assessment of the health of the thyroid gland. The most common disease that causes hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease first reported by Japanese physician Czer Hashimoto. Under a combination of environmental, psychiatric, and genetic factors, the immune system, which is supposed to monitor invading disease-causing microorganisms and mutated cells in the body, begins to attack its own thyroid gland, leading to a decrease in thyroid hormone secretion and resulting in symptoms such as fatigue. To confirm the diagnosis, in addition to the ultrasound and blood tests described above, a thyroid nuclear scan is required to fully evaluate the iodine uptake by the thyroid gland. ”Patients in the acute phase of Hashimoto’s disease with more pronounced symptoms such as goiter and pain may be treated with hormone therapy under medical supervision to suppress overly aggressive immune function. If thyroid hormone levels are significantly lower, thyroxine replacement therapy may be required depending on the condition. Hyperthyroidism can cause fatigue? Yes! The opposite of hypothyroidism is “hyperthyroidism”. Nowadays, the incidence of this disease is very high, especially among middle-aged women who are under the pressure of work and family, and are particularly vulnerable to hyperthyroidism. As hyperthyroidism has been introduced in various media, people are familiar with its symptoms – hand trembling, hyperactivity, irritability, tachycardia, spontaneous sweating and night sweating. …… It is not known that some patients with hyperthyroidism may also show symptoms that are incompatible with the above –Lethargy. Many patients often find it difficult to move because of weakness in the lower legs, as if their legs were filled with lead; they are unable to lift heavy objects with their hands, and in severe cases, this may even affect their self-care. In addition, the high metabolism of hyperthyroidism can easily lead to a decrease in potassium in the human blood, and low blood potassium can easily cause stress reduction in the nerves and muscles, resulting in weakness of the limbs and mental lethargy. In another case, hypothyroidism may also occur in hyperthyroidism patients after chemical or iodine isotope treatment. In this case, thyroxine tablets should be taken under the guidance of a specialist. In summary, hyperthyroidism can also cause fatigue, and it does not only cause excitement, as people always believe.