How to Identify Symptoms of Thyroid Problems

The thyroid gland is an essential part of the human body. Located in the front of the neck, the thyroid is about the size of a peanut. The thyroid is controlled by the pituitary gland, and when it is not working properly, most people feel unwell. The thyroid glands main job is to absorb iodine. When you eat foods containing iodine, the thyroid then takes it and converts it into thyroid hormone. Whether is makes too much or too little thyroid hormone, determines if you are hypo or hyperthyroid. Some people have neither condition and go through life being completely unaffected. If you think you may be suffering with an undetected thyroid disorder, the following steps will show you how to identify the symptoms. You may have just a few symptoms, or all of them.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A keen awareness of your symptoms, and changes in your body
• An endocrinologist

1. Pay close attention to your weight. If you experience unexplained weight loss or weight gain, this could be a symptom of thyroid disease.

2. Notice if you are having problems with depression or anxiety, that may be out of the ordinary for you. These symptoms go hand in hand with thyroid disease. Although they may be a sign of other problems, they still may be a symptom.

3. Check for brittle nails, and dry skin and hair during your grooming routine. These are also symptoms.

4. Take note of your metabolism. Do you have irritable bowel syndrome or constipation? These are both potential symptoms.

5. Question your fatigue, weakness or lack of motivation. If this is out of the ordinary for you, maybe you have thyroid disease.

6. Keep a journal of any female problems you may be having. Many women don't know that some of the problems that they are having with their cycle, may be related to an underlying thyroid disorder.

Tips & Warnings

• Thyroid disease that goes untreated, can have dangerous affects on the body. The heart and other vital organs can be damaged by an untreated thyroid. If you are having any of the above symptoms, or an overall feeling of un-wellness, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

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