When the thyroid gland is unable to produce a satisfactory level
of thyroid hormones, hypothyroidism may develop. The hormones produced
by the endocrine or thyroid gland are responsible for the regulation of a
person's metabolism; hence, an injury to this gland or an abnormality
in its hormone production will directly affect the metabolic rate of the
body. Deficient quantities of thyroid hormones can decrease the
metabolic rate of a person's body.
Hypothyroidism is characterized
by several signs and symptoms that may lead to serious health risks and
severe complications. Due to sluggish metabolic rate, a person
suffering from hypothyroidism may experience lack of vigor and
drowsiness, chronic physical fatigue, difficulty in withstanding
coldness, weight gain despite loss of appetite, severe constipation, and
abnormal menstrual cycles in women. Other early symptoms observed in
hypothyroid patients are persistent headaches, swelling of the face and
muscle cramps, chest pain and difficulty in breathing, enlarged thyroid
gland or goiter, dry hair and pale skin, difficulty concentrating, and
decreased memory retention. These early symptoms of hypothyroidism are
often misconstrued as manifestations of other health disorders such as
menopause, stress, or aging.
Failure to undergo proper treatments
will aggravate a hypothyroid's condition. In such case, other symptoms
may occur and, over time, develop into serious or even fatal
complications. The patient may suffer from memory loss, loss of hearing
and eyesight, numbness, severe depression, and incurable mental
impairment or dementia. Extreme cases may lead to myxedema coma, a form
of hypothyroidism characterized by adverse physiological changes like
enlarged tongue, bulging eyes, and swollen face, and behavioral and
mental maladies such as delirium, completely suspended feeling or
apathy, seizures, and, at the worst, coma.
In addition, children
with congenital hypothyroidism have any or all of the following
symptoms: jaundice or yellowish skin, rugged breathing, constipation,
delayed teething, and loss of appetite. If they remain untreated, lumps
may appear beneath their skin due to fatty build-up, making them look
swollen and bulging.
The aforementioned symptoms may be observed
in hypothyroid patients, regardless of age or gender. It is worth
noting, however, that each hypothyroid patient differs from other
patients in terms of the number of symptoms present and the severity of
the experienced symptoms. Patients may complain about different natures
and varied intensity of these symptoms.
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Thyroid Disease Can Cause Hair Loss
12:17:00 PM
While hair loss is more harmful to the psyche than anything else,
some of the causes of baldness may represent serious health problems.
If your hair loss is due to an endocrine condition, like diabetes or
thyroid disease, proper treatment and control of the underlying disorder
is important to reduce or prevent hair loss. After diabetes, thyroid
problems are the most common glandular disorder the world over.
Thyroid Problems
Thyroid problems are among the most common medical conditions but, because their symptoms often appear gradually, they are commonly misdiagnosed. So much evidence suggests that thyroid problems are due to an allergic or environmental cause that it seems sensible to remove those substances known to affect the thyroid to see if this corrects the condition before taking any medication.
Even though the symptoms can be uncomfortable as well as unpleasant, most thyroid problems are not serious if they are properly diagnosed and treated. If a man has a family history of thyroid problems, notices any symptoms, or is getting up in years (thyroid problems are more common as people age), he should have his thyroid gland tested. The good news is, like high cholesterol, doctors can conduct a simple blood test to check the health of your thyroid and many thyroid problems are easily treatable.
Thyroid Disease Can Cause Hair Loss
Both an overactive thyroid and an under-active thyroid can cause hair loss. Patients with an overactive thyroid gland, or hyperthyroidism, may also be symptomatic and require treatment to lower their thyroid hormone levels. Signs and symptoms of thyroid problems can be a result of either an overactive thyroid leading to too much hormone being produced causing symptoms of hyperthyroidism or an under active thyroid leading to symptoms of hypothyroidism. An imbalance in the level of these hormones (which may be brought by under-active or overactive thyroid glands)- may sometimes lead to hair thinning and hair loss. But, an overactive or under-active thyroid is not linked with a higher risk for other heart problems or an increased risk of death, researchers report.
Hypothyroidism should be suspected when you are experiencing some of the following symptoms: fatigue, muscle weakness, weight gain , appetite loss, hair loss, coarse, dry hair, dry/rough skin, recurrent infections, abnormal menses, inability to tolerate cold, decreased sex drive, depression, memory loss, muscle cramps, drooping and/or swollen eyes.
Many people notice rapid hair loss as a symptom of their hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism also known as Hashimoto's Disease is an autoimmune disease that causes gland inflammation or thyroid sluggishness. Hypothyroidism can cause hair loss, typically frontal, and is particularly associated with thinning of the outer third of the eyebrows (syphilis also can cause loss of the outer third of the eyebrows). Hyperthyroidism can also cause hair loss, which is parietal rather than frontal. Be Patient If you're experiencing hair loss and are just starting treatment for a hyperthyroid or hypothyroid condition, it's likely that for most of you, the loss will slow down, and eventually stop, once hormone levels are stabilized and in the normal range.
Treatments
A wide variety of treatments are available, mostly aimed at suppressing or distracting the immune system. Some hair loss sufferers make use of so-called "clinically proven treatments" such as finasteride and topically applied minoxidil (in solution) in an attempt to prevent further loss and regrow hair.
Thyroid Problems
Thyroid problems are among the most common medical conditions but, because their symptoms often appear gradually, they are commonly misdiagnosed. So much evidence suggests that thyroid problems are due to an allergic or environmental cause that it seems sensible to remove those substances known to affect the thyroid to see if this corrects the condition before taking any medication.
Even though the symptoms can be uncomfortable as well as unpleasant, most thyroid problems are not serious if they are properly diagnosed and treated. If a man has a family history of thyroid problems, notices any symptoms, or is getting up in years (thyroid problems are more common as people age), he should have his thyroid gland tested. The good news is, like high cholesterol, doctors can conduct a simple blood test to check the health of your thyroid and many thyroid problems are easily treatable.
Thyroid Disease Can Cause Hair Loss
Both an overactive thyroid and an under-active thyroid can cause hair loss. Patients with an overactive thyroid gland, or hyperthyroidism, may also be symptomatic and require treatment to lower their thyroid hormone levels. Signs and symptoms of thyroid problems can be a result of either an overactive thyroid leading to too much hormone being produced causing symptoms of hyperthyroidism or an under active thyroid leading to symptoms of hypothyroidism. An imbalance in the level of these hormones (which may be brought by under-active or overactive thyroid glands)- may sometimes lead to hair thinning and hair loss. But, an overactive or under-active thyroid is not linked with a higher risk for other heart problems or an increased risk of death, researchers report.
Hypothyroidism should be suspected when you are experiencing some of the following symptoms: fatigue, muscle weakness, weight gain , appetite loss, hair loss, coarse, dry hair, dry/rough skin, recurrent infections, abnormal menses, inability to tolerate cold, decreased sex drive, depression, memory loss, muscle cramps, drooping and/or swollen eyes.
Many people notice rapid hair loss as a symptom of their hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism also known as Hashimoto's Disease is an autoimmune disease that causes gland inflammation or thyroid sluggishness. Hypothyroidism can cause hair loss, typically frontal, and is particularly associated with thinning of the outer third of the eyebrows (syphilis also can cause loss of the outer third of the eyebrows). Hyperthyroidism can also cause hair loss, which is parietal rather than frontal. Be Patient If you're experiencing hair loss and are just starting treatment for a hyperthyroid or hypothyroid condition, it's likely that for most of you, the loss will slow down, and eventually stop, once hormone levels are stabilized and in the normal range.
Treatments
A wide variety of treatments are available, mostly aimed at suppressing or distracting the immune system. Some hair loss sufferers make use of so-called "clinically proven treatments" such as finasteride and topically applied minoxidil (in solution) in an attempt to prevent further loss and regrow hair.
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By
Paul Rodgers
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