WHAT IS HYPERTHYROIDISM AND HYPOTHYROIDISM (THYROID PROBLEM)?
What Is Thyroid Hormone?
First of all, we have to know what is thyroid hormone? Thyroid gland is found in front of the neck of our body, below the larynx and voice box.
Thyroid gland of our body produces thyroid hormone which control metabolism our body or the process the body uses energy. If thyroxine level are low then many of the body function slow down or not able to work properly. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism affected most of the woman than the man.
What Is Hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism defined as excessive secretion of the thyroid hormones from thyroid gland. In this condition, thyroid gland produces more thyroid hormone than usual. It is an endocrine problem. Hyperthyroidism is also known as reactive thyroid problem. Production of the thyroid hormones control by the TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), which is made by the pituitary gland.
What Is Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism defined as less secretion of the thyroid hormones from thyroid gland. In this condition, thyroid gland produces less thyroid hormone than usual. It is an endocrine problem. Hyperthyroidism also known as underactive thyroid problem. It is the most common condition of thyroid problem. It causes weakness, tiredness, constipation, depression, weight gain, fatigue, muscle or joint pain. It is a very common health problem in the world. Lot of people suffer from this disorder or disease.
Constipation, depression, lack of energy, weight loss, weight gain, poor ability to tolerate heat and cold, fatigue, muscle or joint pain, insomnia, irregular menstrual period, hoaresness of voice.
Normal TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) level of a human body should be
Normal TSH Levels: 4-5 mU/L.
Normal T3 Levels: 80-120 ng/dL
Normal T4 Levels: 4.6-12 ug/dL
Clinical Name of Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
Most Common Types of Hypothyroidism
Primary Hypothyroidism: Primary hypothyroidism is the most common form of hypothyroidism patient. Primary hypothyroidism due to disease of the thyroid, in this condition TSH levels are high. It might be linked to genetic issues or family history. Most common causes of the primary hypothyroidism are Hashimoto thyroiditis, autoimmune disease, goiter.
Secondary Hypothyroidism: Secondary hypothyroidism is less common form of hypothyroidism patient. Secondary hypothyroidism is due to pituitary gland or hypothalmic disease, in this condition THS levels are low.
Central Hypothyroidism: Central hypothyroidism is due to disease of pituitary and hypothalamus glands, in this condition THS levels are slightly high or normal.
Congenital Hypothyroidism: Congenital hypothyroidism is the less common form of hypothyroidism patient, in this condition thyroid hormone deficiency present at birth almost 1 out of 4000 babies were suffered with congenital hypothyroidism, it might be radiates with their family history.
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Causes of Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
Are Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism Curable disease?
No, you can control your thyroid levels through exercise, diet, medicine, hormone replacement etc.
Congenital hypothyroidism is curable sometimes.
Remedies or Prevention of Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
Maintain a normal body weight.
Regular exercise.
Hormone replacement therapy.
Well balanced diet.
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Thyroid gland of our body produces thyroid hormone which control metabolism our body or the process the body uses energy. If thyroxine level are low then many of the body function slow down or not able to work properly. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism affected most of the woman than the man.
What Is Hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism defined as excessive secretion of the thyroid hormones from thyroid gland. In this condition, thyroid gland produces more thyroid hormone than usual. It is an endocrine problem. Hyperthyroidism is also known as reactive thyroid problem. Production of the thyroid hormones control by the TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), which is made by the pituitary gland.
What Is Hypothyroidism?
More than 4.5% people were suffered from this illness in USA.
Signs and Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
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| Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism |
Constipation, depression, lack of energy, weight loss, weight gain, poor ability to tolerate heat and cold, fatigue, muscle or joint pain, insomnia, irregular menstrual period, hoaresness of voice.
Normal TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) level of a human body should be
Normal TSH Levels: 4-5 mU/L.
Normal T3 Levels: 80-120 ng/dL
Normal T4 Levels: 4.6-12 ug/dL
Clinical Name of Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
High thyroid, hyperthyreosis, underactive thyroid, low thyroid, hypothyreosis.
Screening or Tests for Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
Blood test for TSH, T3 (triiodothyronine), T4 (thyroxine)/Thyroid function test.Most Common Types of Hypothyroidism
Primary Hypothyroidism: Primary hypothyroidism is the most common form of hypothyroidism patient. Primary hypothyroidism due to disease of the thyroid, in this condition TSH levels are high. It might be linked to genetic issues or family history. Most common causes of the primary hypothyroidism are Hashimoto thyroiditis, autoimmune disease, goiter.
Secondary Hypothyroidism: Secondary hypothyroidism is less common form of hypothyroidism patient. Secondary hypothyroidism is due to pituitary gland or hypothalmic disease, in this condition THS levels are low.
Central Hypothyroidism: Central hypothyroidism is due to disease of pituitary and hypothalamus glands, in this condition THS levels are slightly high or normal.
Congenital Hypothyroidism: Congenital hypothyroidism is the less common form of hypothyroidism patient, in this condition thyroid hormone deficiency present at birth almost 1 out of 4000 babies were suffered with congenital hypothyroidism, it might be radiates with their family history.
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Causes of Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
- Genetic factors or family history.
- Autoimmune disease.
- Goiter.
- Head and neck radiation treatment.
- Iodine Deficiency.
- Obesity.
- Medicine induced.
Risk Factors of Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
Well balanced diet, low in sodium and low in fat.- Hashimoto disease.
- Thyroiditis.
- Shortness of breath.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Myxedema coma
Are Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism Curable disease?
No, you can control your thyroid levels through exercise, diet, medicine, hormone replacement etc.
Congenital hypothyroidism is curable sometimes.
Regular exercise.
Hormone replacement therapy.
Well balanced diet.
Treatment
Consult Registered Endocrinologist or your primary care physician first.
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Top Endocrinologist In India
Dr. Subrata Dey, Kolkata.
Dr. Neelam Kukreti, Gurugram.
Dr. Ritesh Gupta, New Delhi.
Dr. Amrish Mittal, Gurugram.
Dr. Bipin Kumar Sethi, Hyderabad
Dr. Sagorika Mukherjee, Kolkata
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This is an absolute info regarding Hypothyroidism. I'm glad that it can be curable. May be with proper ENT Specialist and best ENT Treatments one can be cured. Thanks for sharing the valuable info.
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