”Recently, I have been feeling cold, weak, easily sleepy, often insomnia, and my period has not come… Am I sick… Do I have cancer… What to do… Will I die?” Have you ever encountered these problems? This is the time to be alert to thyroid problems
The thyroid gland is an irreplaceable member of the human body, regulating metabolism, growth, and calcium balance in the body. When the thyroid gland function is abnormal, such as: hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism), hypothyroidism (hypothyroidism), etc., the body will make the corresponding abnormal signals, read these signals!
Hypothyroidism.
1, muscle pain: persistently low levels of thyroid hormone can easily lead to damage to the nerves that transmit information to the brain and spine.
2, abnormal sensation: hypothyroidism is likely to lead to abnormal taste and smell.
3. Dry skin: The slow metabolism caused by hypothyroidism can lead to reduced moisture in the skin tissue and epidermis and dry skin.
4, constipation: hypothyroidism will cause the digestive process to slow down, easily leading to constipation.
5, sexual interest greatly reduced: hypothyroidism will lead to a lower sex drive, coupled with hypothyroidism caused by weakness, body pain, etc. will affect the normal sex life.
6. Depressed mood: Too little thyroid hormone will affect the secretion of serotonin, the “euphoric hormone” in the brain.
Hyperthyroidism: 1.
1. Increase in appetite: Hyperthyroidism makes the body consume more calories, but the body is thin when eating more.
2. Diarrhea: Hyperthyroidism tends to cause diarrhea.
3. Tension and anxiety: Excessive secretion of thyroid hormones causes the sympathetic nervous system to become “hyperactive”, making it difficult for people to relax.
4. Protruding eyes and large neck: hyperthyroidism can cause eye disease.
Other: 1.
1. Thinning hair: hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can both cause this.
2. Difficulty in pregnancy: Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism may affect normal ovulation and affect pregnancy.
3. Body temperature disturbance: hyperthyroidism is easily hot, hypothyroidism is easily cold.
4. Sleep disorders: hypothyroidism is sleepy, while hyperthyroidism is prone to difficulty sleeping or insomnia.
In short, be alert! The body will send out different signals is telling us the possible abnormalities of thyroid function!