Thyroid Problem Symptoms In Human Body
February 16, 2009
Thyroid problem is generated by malfunctioning of thyroid gland. Malfunctioning of thyroid gland may lead to hyperthyroid which is excessive secretion of thyroid hormone, or hypothyroid which means below the normal level production of thyroid hormone.
When there is problem with thyroid gland and the affected person suffers from hyper or hypo thyroid problem, some distinct features are generally added to human body and some specific symptoms are seen to be present.
It is not necessary that all patients will show the same problem and symptoms; however, the symptoms may be present with two or three together, or only one or without any particular symptom in the affected patient.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism in adults are shown like easy exhaustion and continuous fatigue, susceptibility to cold, carpal tunnel syndrome, and mild to severe constipation. In later stage poor appetite, obesity, loss of reflex, alopecia[hair loss], dryness of skin, degradation of mental abilities, hoarse voice, irregularities in period, eye bags, and acute depression are observed.
In case of children the major symptoms of hypothyroidism is acute constipation, undefined tiredness, jaundice, poor feeding and poor growth, while the problem of thyroid is observed in growing kids poor school performance is often observed as prevalent symptom.
In case of hyperthyroidism, the major symptoms seen in the adults are nervousness, tremor in hands, insomnia, feeling of heat irrespective of climate, frequent urge for bowel evacuation, sweating, loss of weight, lack of concentration, enlarged eyes, and undefined joint pains.
With senior persons the problem of hyperthyroidism tends to set in angina, acute chance of failure of heart in case of heart patients, and weakness in muscles.
The children and infants show symptoms of hyperthyroid as adults. Apart from the similar to adult problems, dissatisfactory school performance, behavioral problem and cols susceptibility is seen with the children and infants affected with hyperthyroidism problem.
The problems with thyroid glands can be diagnosed with relevant hormonal profile done by blood test. Long term medication and life style modification cures the symptoms in larger extent.
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