Thyroid is one of those many diseases that is very common in people. In India alone, 42 million people suffer from this problem. The worst of all facts is that the cases are rising at an alarming rate. Moreover, the changing environmental conditions, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and various other factors, speed the process.
We have reached a phase where it is essential that every person is well aware of the basic signs that point out the disease. This will make sure that the problem is diagnosed early and the treatment is initiated immediately after that.In case of women, additional signs and symptoms confirm the presence of the disease.
This article enlists all those thyroid symptoms and signs that clearly indicate towards thyroid.
HOW TO KNOW IF IT IS THYROID THAT YOUR ARE SUFFERING FROM?
Before discussing the signs and symptoms of thyroid, it is important to understand that the symptoms vary depending upon the type of thyroid. Given below are all the prominent signs and symptoms of thyroid in women.
- Issues in menstruation.
There may be times when you might skip your periods, but you ain’t pregnant. There may also be times when your period flow is heavier than usual. Both of these can be common thyroid symptoms. Now, these problems are particularly more prominent in the case of hypothyroidism. Very small amounts of thyroxine can make it difficult for your body to release eggs. Thus, impairing a woman’s overall fertility. It can further increase the complications in pregnancy. Women with hyperthyroidism may as well go through the loss of their period and postpartum thyroiditis. Disturbed periods are considered to be primary thyroid symptoms in female.
- Hair and skin become the victim.
Just like most of the diseases, thyroid too, affects the well-being of hair and skin. Hypothyroidism leads to dryness in both hair and skin. Besides, brittle hair, red, itchy, irritated skin, swelling in your joints, a puffy face, are also signs of the problem. Despite all the moisturizing that one can possibly do, if your hair still breaks, it is a clear indication of hypothyroidism. This does not mean that hyperthyroidism is any less evil. It has similar consequences.
- Fluctuations is the body weight.
This is one of the primary symptoms of thyroid in women. In hypothyroidism, the body functions including the metabolism, slows down drastically. On the contrary, in hyperthyroidism, the opposite can happen and the body functions speed up. As a result, people experience abnormal weight loss.
- The mood really ‘swings’!
Hypothyroidism is capable of affecting the way your brain functions and greatly impacts your mood. Problems like depression and fatigue are experienced by a majority of women. As in the case of hyperthyroidism, your mood is considerably altered. People tend to be hyperactive, anxious, tremulous and irritable. Both the types work differently. However, both can leave you feeling out of control mentally and emotionally.
- Abnormal blood pressure
Now, your heart is definitely not the last organ in the body that is affected by thyroid. Therefore, abnormal blood pressure is one of the common thyroid symptoms. The hormone impacts the pace of your heart beat. In hypothyroidism, the heart rate is slower than normal, which further affects other organs and body functions. On the contrary, in hyperthyroidism, the heart rate speeds up. Both conditions can be responsible for cousin heart failure.
- Yeah, you are too tired!
It is not surprising how thyroid can cause fatigue. On one hand, hyperthyroidism literally deprives you from the pleasure of sleeping at night, on the other hand, hypothyroidism can deplete your body from all of its energy. In totality, both the types of thyroids cause muscle weakness which is the underlying cause for you being tired and worn down.
- It is either cold or hot, but never comfortable.
Studies have proven that hyperthyroidism can make one more sensitive to heat and eventually cause excessive sweating. On the other hand, a person suffering from hypothyroidism struggles in keeping the body warm. In normal conditions, body cells are responsible for producing 35 percent heat in the body. However, with hormonal imbalance during thyroid, the body is kind of confused. It either produces too much heat or too little.
- Eye problems.
Yes, thyroid does affect the eyes. It is one of the common thyroid symptoms in girls as well as boys. Particularly, in hyperthyroidism, a person experiences visual changes, along with one telltale sign puffy as well as protruding eyes. In both the types, dry and irritated eyes can be the symptom.
- The lower body swelling.
In certain females, it has been observed that the lower body, i.e., knees, hip, joints, feet — swell up and become puffy. This is mainly due to fluid retention.
- Change in bathroom habits.
People with thyroid tend to visit the bathroom quite frequently. It has also been observed that they remain constipated most of the time.
THE CONCLUSION
The consequences of ignoring these thyroid symptoms are harsher than expected. While you might not know what exactly your body is going through, the only wise choice is to visit a doctor and get it diagnosed. When treated in time, these problems are easy to get rid of.
