Autoimmune hypothyroidism is a condition that is characterized by a sharp decrease in the level of hormones produced due to insufficient work of the thyroid gland. Defensive forces of the body at the same time act against it, "perceiving" the situation as something threatening life and health, but in fact, the harm is done to the person himself. Autoimmune hypothyroidism is associated with a lack of hormones in the body, as a result of which not only the general condition of the patient worsens, but immunity also considerably suffers. What are the main signs of the appearance of this disease and how to treat it correctly? What can lead to non-compliance with the main recommendations of medical personnel?
Symptoms of
In autoimmune hypothyroidism, there are a number of symptoms that make it possible to recognize the picture of the development of the disease. To be frightened thus it is not necessary, it is necessary to show vigilance and at the first signs to visit the doctor.
- Increased fatigue
Man is constantly harassed by weakness. It manifests itself even when physical forces are not particularly wasted. It seems that the resources of the body go somewhere in vain, without bringing a small fraction of satisfaction.
Increased fatigue necessarily affects the negative way of well-being: the general emotional background starts to suffer, there are headaches, a feeling of insecurity and tomorrow. Often people begin to look with caution into the future, not expecting to see in it anything good for themselves.
When a person quickly gets tired, he can not concentrate for a long time on one subject. There is a decrease in interest in the surrounding reality. Personality for the most part begins to live in his inner world, he pays little attention to the changes taking place around him.
- Depression
Decreased emotional background is also associated with hormonal deficiency. A person can develop a serious dissatisfaction with life. Many in the period of development of the disease it seems that life has lost all meaning and then does not expect anything good.
Depression, of course, can not be left without due attention. Otherwise, a person will destroy himself, finally lose faith in his own prospects. Close people need to encourage him in every possible way, to adjust to positive thinking. However, it is rather difficult and can not always be done, because a person, as a rule, chooses his own way of thinking, how he should be guided in this or that situation.
Depression is quite hard to tolerate. There is nothing surprising. After all, when there is no focus on the future, it is impossible to build a positive perspective vision even for a short time. Depression has the ability to gradually "eat" the body's internal resources. A person who has fallen into this state, it is very difficult then to get out of the feeling of estrangement, to cope with his own sense of worthlessness and despair. That is why it is necessary to start treatment as soon as possible.
- Sleep Disorders
Autoimmune hypothyroidism is sometimes accompanied by obvious sleep disorders. It happens that a person is forced to start taking sleeping pills to be able to rest for at least a few hours. Someone can turn around all night, but not be able to fall asleep. Sleep disorders have a negative effect on the work of the whole organism.
In the end, there is a pronounced weakness and unwillingness to perform any activity. Sleep disorders are caused by the same deficiency of the thyroid hormone. The fact is that the emotional state suffers and changes in the mode of sleep and wakefulness already occur against its background.
- Menstrual disorders in women
Autoimmune hypothyroidism has a negative effect on the woman's hormonal background. Often there are disorders of the menstrual cycle associated with this disease. The fact is that all systems within the human body are in close interconnection with each other. If there is a violation of one system, then this has a negative effect on others.
If, for some unclear reason, you notice that the cycle has gone wrong, menstruation has become irregular - this is a good reason to visit a doctor. And you need to apply not only to the gynecologist, but also to the endocrinologist. In order to restore the hormonal background, take some time. Quickly nothing happens.
- Weight gain
With autoimmune hypothyroidism, a person begins to gain weight significantly. This is due to a hormonal failure. The metabolism is disrupted, resulting in extra pounds. Appetite can stay at the same level. Some patients deliberately limit themselves in food, but this does not bring the desired effect.
They are very upset by the moment that the efforts are in vain, so some people prefer not even to start struggling with excess weight. Doctors prescribe to follow a strict diet. Excess weight creates additional stress on the cardiovascular system. Periodic pressure jumps both upward and downward can be observed. Hypertension and hypotension are accompanying unpleasant conditions of autoimmune hypothyroidism. A person needs to build for himself the right routine of the day, try not to overdo it and monitor blood pressure.
Sometimes you have to take additional medication to normalize the pressure. In some cases, it becomes difficult without them. Treatment simply will not be fully effective.
- Digestive disorders
Such a disease as autoimmune hypothyroidism can cause disturbances in the work of the gastrointestinal tract. A person often has disorders of the stool: constipation, diarrhea. In some cases, there are periodic abdominal pains, there is a feeling of heaviness in the intestine. All this can not but create additional discomfort, do not disturb the person.
Treatment of
Treatment of autoimmune hypothyroidism should begin with a thorough medical examination. Only in this case the diagnosis will be correct. The effectiveness of treatment depends on the time of the patient's treatment for help and on the qualification of the specialist himself. But the patient also needs some effort: it is important to strive for recovery.
Therapy should be aimed at reducing the inflammatory process of the diseased organ in order to keep its high performance in the future. It is also necessary to restore the hormonal background in order to prevent possible complications and minimize the existing risk.
The surgical effect is used only in the most extreme cases, when the other methods of influence have already been tried and did not bring the desired effect.
Therefore, autoimmune hypothyroidism needs timely diagnosis and treatment. To prevent the development of complications, it is important to treat with due attention to one's own health.
