I. Dangers of thyroid disorders
The prevalence of thyroid disease in the population is more than 5%, especially among young adults and women of childbearing age. Thyroid disease is a serious metabolic disease that often affects the whole body, and if left unattended and unattended, it can have a terrible or even fatal “butterfly” effect on the organism.
1. What is the thyroid gland?
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland in the body, located in the neck, on both sides of the trachea, in the shape of a butterfly. It synthesizes and secretes thyroid hormones, which are transported to various tissues throughout the body along with blood circulation, regulating energy metabolism, maintaining body temperature, and ensuring that the brain, heart, muscles and other organs do their jobs. Therefore, the thyroid gland is imaginatively compared to the body’s “engine”.
2. What are the dangers of thyroid disorders?
Thyroid disorders can be divided into two categories: thyroid disorders and thyroid nodules (including benign and malignant nodules). However, they are not independent diseases, but often interact with each other and appear at the same time. In patients with simple benign nodules, no special treatment is usually needed, only regular follow-up; however, when patients with nodules develop disorders of thyroid function, they can affect all systems of the body and must be treated early.
① Metabolism: Abnormal thyroid function has a significant impact on glucose metabolism, fat metabolism, protein metabolism, vitamin metabolism, and water and salt metabolism, manifesting as hyperthyroidism such as fear of heat, emaciation and strong appetite, or hypothyroidism such as fear of cold and loss of appetite.
(ii) Growth and development: Lack of thyroid hormones during childhood is likely to cause developmental delays and decreased intelligence, leading to cretinism.
③ Cardiovascular system: Patients may suffer from tachycardia, arrhythmia, and even heart failure in severe cases.
④ Digestive system: constipation/diarrhea, liver dysfunction, etc.
⑤ Reproductive system: menstrual disorders and infertility in women; impotence, premature ejaculation and even infertility in men, etc.
(vi) Urinary system: electrolyte excretion disorders, edema, etc.
(vii) Nervous system: mental hyperactivity, chattering, or mental depression, depression, etc.
⑧ Blood system: anemia, etc.
Second, who are the high-risk groups prone to thyroid disease?
The incidence of thyroid disease has been increasing year by year in recent years. Abnormal thyroid function is closely related to many diseases, such as cardiovascular events, osteoporosis, fertility disorders, digestive disorders, etc. The incidence of thyroid disorders is closely related to lifestyle habits, stress, and dietary factors, and is especially prevalent in young adults and women of childbearing age.
Recommended testing groups include
1, unexplained weight loss or gain
2.Unexplained heart rhythm and heart rate disorders
3, unexplained diarrhea, constipation
4, unexplained excessive sweating, fear of heat, hand tremors, etc.
5.Unexplained chilliness, anemia, drowsiness, laziness, etc.
6.Unexplained insomnia, irritability, short-temperedness, irritability, etc.
7.Unexplained infertility
8.Unexplained menstrual disorders
9.Pregnant women should undergo routine thyroid function testing in early pregnancy.
10.Children with hyperactivity and other symptoms need to rule out abnormal thyroid function first
11.When depression is suspected in adults, thyroid function abnormalities should be ruled out first