{"id":544,"date":"2022-03-02T11:36:51","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T11:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/?p=544"},"modified":"2022-01-21T11:37:57","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T11:37:57","slug":"thyroid-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/thyroid-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Thyroid Disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What  Is The Thyroid Gland?<\/h2>\n<p> The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland  located in the neck just above the collarbone. It is a part of the endocrine  gland which produces the thyroid hormone. It is mainly responsible for the  regulation of the body&#8217;s metabolism. Two hormones which are called thyroid  hormones namely thyroxin (T3) and triiodothyronine (T4) are secreted into the  blood by the thyroid gland.<\/p>\n<h2>What  Is The Function Of The Thyroid Gland?<\/h2>\n<p> The thyroid gland secretes two major hormones which  are T3 and T4. These hormones perform the following functions-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These hormones  regulate the rate of calorie burning process inside the human body which  controls the weight loss and weight gain process.<\/li>\n<li>Thyroid  hormones also control the rate of heartbeat.<\/li>\n<li>These  hormones help in maintaining electrolyte balance.<\/li>\n<li>They are  also responsible for the development of the brain in the fetus. <\/li>\n<li>They play a  major role in the body&#8217;s temperature regulation.<\/li>\n<li>They help  in the breakdown of cholesterols and triglycerides.<\/li>\n<li>T3 and T4  help in the stimulation of body tissue for the production of protein and oxygen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What  Are The Symptoms Of The Underactive Thyroid Gland?<\/h2>\n<p> The underactive thyroid gland is a disorder which is  known as hypothyroidism. The symptoms include-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decrease in  body temperature.<\/li>\n<li>Weight is  rapidly increased in patients with hypothyroidism.<\/li>\n<li>The  cholesterol and triglyceride levels increase.<\/li>\n<li>Slow  heartbeat.<\/li>\n<li>Constipation.<\/li>\n<li>More hair  loss. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Muscles cramp. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What  Are The Symptoms Of An Overactive Thyroid Gland?<\/h2>\n<p> The overactive thyroid gland is a disorder commonly  known as hyperthyroidism. The symptoms of hyperthyroidism are as follows-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Irregular  heartbeat.<\/li>\n<li>Increased  sensitivity to heat.<\/li>\n<li>Sudden  weight loss.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty  in breathing.<\/li>\n<li>The patient  tends to be nervous most of the time.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty  in sleeping.<\/li>\n<li>Hypertrophy  of muscles and tremors in the body and limbs occur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When  Is The Time To Consult The Doctor For Thyroid Treatment? (Explain The Below  Points)<\/h2>\n<p>The best time to consult with the doctor for <strong>thyroid  treatment<\/strong> is when you are diagnosed with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.  By going for regular visits to the doctor you can control thyroid gland  disorder. It is more important to consult an endocrinologist during the  following situation- <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lump or Nodule in the thyroid gland &#8211; <\/strong>The thyroid gland is just located in front of the  neck. When a lump or some outgrowth is seen then it is important to visit the  doctor. These lumps or nodules might be the cause of thyroid gland cancer. So  in this situation, it\u2019s crucial to visit the doctor for treatment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swollen thyroid gland &#8211; <\/strong>Swollen of the thyroid gland is another risk factor  for thyroid patients. It should not be mistaken as lumps or nodules. To treat  the disorder the doctor may remove the thyroid gland through surgical  procedures.<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Unable to conceive &#8211; <\/strong>Whether it is hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism,  both of them affect the mother as wells as the fetus or the unborn baby. During  pregnancy the level of thyroid hormone imbalance so before conceiving pregnancy  it is more important to consult the doctor. If an imbalance in the hormone  occurs it may affect the development of the fetus. If the thyroid hormone  disorder is left untreated then it can also cause miscarriage. So if women are  unable to conceive pregnancy due to thyroid disorder they must consult the  doctor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medications not working &#8211; <\/strong>Medicines are prescribed by the doctor during  hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. If the medicines are not responding to the  patient then he must consult the doctor immediately. May it be hyperthyroidism  or hypothyroidism both are harmful to the body. So it is better to consult the  doctor as soon as possible.<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms of thyroid disorder &#8211; <\/strong>Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism have their  signs and symptoms. If you felt the symptoms such as sudden weight loss,  irregular heartbeat then you may be suffering from hyperthyroidism. If symptoms  such as high cholesterol, sudden weight gain may be a symptom of  hypothyroidism. So if any symptom is felt it is necessary to consult a doctor  for treatment.<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What  Are The Treatment Options For Thyroid Disorders?<\/h2>\n<p>Thyroid  gland disorder can be treated by the following methods-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thyroid  surgery &#8211; <\/strong>The thyroid gland part is  removed in a patient suffering from a thyroid disorder. If there is the  possibility of thyroid cancer then the thyroid gland is removed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radiation:<\/strong> Conditions such as thyroid cancer the radiation is  used to kill the cancerous cells. This prevents from spreading cancer from one  part of the body to another.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anti-thyroid  drugs: <\/strong>If hypothyroidism is present  is can be controlled with the help of anti-thyroid medicines such as propylthiouracil  and carbimazole.<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Drugs  for hypothyroidism &#8211; <\/strong>Drugs that  increase the formation of thyroid hormone can also be used for the treatment of  hypothyroidism such as levothyroxine. <strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck just above the collarbone. It is a part of the endocrine gland which produces the thyroid hormone. 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