What happens if I have a thyroid problem?!
Question: What happens if I have a thyroid problem!?
I think I may have this because im always tired and get very very tired easily, im demotivated most or all of the time!. If I do have this then I will have to take medication for this, but medications make you fatter and bloated!. Any one help, what should I do!? Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Common symptoms of hypothyroidism are:
* Fatigue or lack of energy
* Weight gain
* Feeling cold
* Dry skin and hair
* Heavy menstrual periods
* Constipation
* Slowed thinking
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DIAGNOSIS of hypothyroidism is usually straightforward, once it is suspected!. Patients with hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto's thyroiditis have an elevated level of serum TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)!. However, the rare patient with hypothyroidism due to a pituitary or hypothalamic condition may have a normal or low serum TSH!.
TREATMENT of hypothyroidism consists of taking thyroid hormone in pill form on a daily basis!. Symptoms of hypothyroidism should clear up within a few months of starting treatment!. Adjustment of the dose of thyroid pills is based upon measurements of serum TSH!. Most patients need to take thyroid hormone for life!.
HYPERTHYROIDISM (Overactive Thyroid)
The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease!. This occurs when the body's immune system overstimulates the thyroid!.
Common symptoms of hyperthyroidism are:
* Jitteriness, shaking, increased nervousness, irritability
* Rapid heart beat or palpitations
* Feeling hot
* Weight loss
* Fatigue, feeling exhausted
* More frequent bowel movements
* Shorter or lighter menstrual periods
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* Fatigue or lack of energy
* Weight gain
* Feeling cold
* Dry skin and hair
* Heavy menstrual periods
* Constipation
* Slowed thinking
hyprh401!.gif - 10!.6 K
DIAGNOSIS of hypothyroidism is usually straightforward, once it is suspected!. Patients with hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto's thyroiditis have an elevated level of serum TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)!. However, the rare patient with hypothyroidism due to a pituitary or hypothalamic condition may have a normal or low serum TSH!.
TREATMENT of hypothyroidism consists of taking thyroid hormone in pill form on a daily basis!. Symptoms of hypothyroidism should clear up within a few months of starting treatment!. Adjustment of the dose of thyroid pills is based upon measurements of serum TSH!. Most patients need to take thyroid hormone for life!.
HYPERTHYROIDISM (Overactive Thyroid)
The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease!. This occurs when the body's immune system overstimulates the thyroid!.
Common symptoms of hyperthyroidism are:
* Jitteriness, shaking, increased nervousness, irritability
* Rapid heart beat or palpitations
* Feeling hot
* Weight loss
* Fatigue, feeling exhausted
* More frequent bowel movements
* Shorter or lighter menstrual periods
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It might not be your thyroid it could be that you are anaemic!. Go to your doctor and explain your worries to him and he will get a blood test done!. If you thyroid is under active you will be putting weight on as it controls your metabolism!. I had half of my thyroid removed abiut 13 years ago and my doctor does blood tests every year to monitor it!. Don't get too stressed and thinking the worst, go talk to the doctor!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
it can make some people gain weight but my mum went to the doctors a few years ago and they said she had a thyroid problem and she takes the medication a lot and she hasn't gained any weight at all
so it can effect some people but the doctor will probably take every precaution and test you to try and not make you gain any weightWww@Answer-Health@Com
so it can effect some people but the doctor will probably take every precaution and test you to try and not make you gain any weightWww@Answer-Health@Com
you need to see your doctor, and they will run tests to determine whether you have this
you could just be anaemic!?
nto all medications have the same side effects, which is why it would be best to talk to your doctor, who can prescribe something to suit youWww@Answer-Health@Com
you could just be anaemic!?
nto all medications have the same side effects, which is why it would be best to talk to your doctor, who can prescribe something to suit youWww@Answer-Health@Com
You get fat!. Seriously!. You should contact your doctor, he'll probably give you a more accurate symptoms!. But my friend is in med school and he says that it can cause overweight!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You need to see your Dr who will do blood work to determine and then avdise treatment accordingly!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
to be honest its pointless asking us joe schmoes for your answer!. GET TO THE DOCTORS NOW!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com