When you are not feeling well, do you have to endure it with the mentality of “endure it and pass it”, or do you run to see a doctor immediately? It is true that some minor ailments can be relieved by themselves, such as the common cold, skin bruises and slight diarrhea. However, some minor ailments cannot be tolerated and may gradually develop into major problems, which need our attention.
Thyroid gland, located in our neck, is an important endocrine organ. The thyroid hormone it secretes can affect many metabolic activities of the body, such as generating heat, stimulating nerves, regulating heartbeat, participating in the synthesis and decomposition of nutrients…
If thyroid function is abnormal, there will be some special symptoms. At this time, don’t think you can get over it after a long time, go to the hospital in time.
Thyroid dysfunction can have two manifestations-hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. The former leads to vigorous metabolism, while the latter leads to decreased metabolism.
Symptom 1: Depression or irritability
Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can affect emotions. Hyperthyroidism can cause sympathetic nerve excitement, which makes people excited, excited, even anxious and agitated. Hypothyroidism can lead to a decrease in the secretion of happiness factor 5-hydroxytryptamine, which makes people depressed and unhappy.
Symptom 2 Constipation or increased stool frequency
Thyroid hormone can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis. Too little secretion of thyroid hormone in hypothyroidism patients will lead to slow intestinal peristalsis and constipation. Patients with hyperthyroidism, on the other hand, will defecate several times a day.
Symptom 3: Lethargy or insomnia
The metabolic rate of hypothyroidism can be significantly slowed down, causing drowsiness and listlessness. Hyperthyroidism can easily lead to sleeplessness or reduced sleep time. Of course, difficulty getting up every morning is not considered drowsiness, [not sleeping at night, not getting up in the morning] is a common disease in modern people.
Symptoms 4: Dry or moist skin and hyperhidrosis
Hypothyroidism will lead to reduced sebum secretion, dry and rough skin, brittle nails and yellow and dry hair. Hyperthyroidism will lead to exuberant sweat and sebum secretion, and the skin will become moist and sweaty.
Symptom 5: Obesity or emaciation
Hypothyroidism will lead to a decrease in metabolism, consumption, edema and weight gain. Hyperthyroidism has a high metabolic level and high energy consumption. Although it has a good appetite, it will also [lose meat].
It sounds so wonderful, but it’s a pity that this is a disease that needs to be treated!
Symptom 6 Hypolibido
Hypothyroidism can directly lead to a decrease in sexual desire, while weight gain, dry skin pruritus, etc. accompanied by hypothyroidism can also indirectly reduce sexual desire.
Symptom 7: Palpitation
People with hyperthyroidism are prone to palpitation, and from time to time they will feel that the heart is about to jump out, or the heart has missed a few beats, or the pulse is especially obvious. This is related to the exciting effect of thyroid hormones on the heart.
Symptom 8: Slow response or difficulty concentrating
Hyperthyroidism can make it difficult to concentrate, which is related to excessive nerve excitation. Hypothyroidism can make people slow to respond and reduce memory. Many middle-aged and elderly women will regard these symptoms as signs of menopause, thus delaying medical treatment.
Symptom 9: Appetite increases or taste changes
Hypothyroidism can affect people’s taste and smell, making food taste strange. Hyperthyroidism, because of its fast metabolism and large consumption, will greatly increase people’s appetite and make people not fat after eating too much.
Symptoms 10 Neck Thickening
Thyroid gland is located directly in front of the neck near the root of the neck. Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism will cause goiter and, in severe cases, affect vocalization, swallowing and breathing.
If you find yourself with the above symptoms and have more than one or two, it is possible that there is really a thyroid problem. Go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible!