Hypothyroidism is a kind of disease of the human endocrine system, in which the necessary amount of thyroid hormones decreases. Usually this is due to pathological changes in the body or malfunctions in the functionality of the gland.
This type of disease is very tricky. For a long time it can be asymptomatic , as its diagnosis is very difficult because of the blurring of the symptoms. The disease is masked for gynecological diseases, in connection with which it is revealed already at a late stage.
Signs of hypothyroidism
The presence of hypothyroidism is characterized by poor health, fatigue. Therefore, women initially write off this for fatigue, not realizing the true cause of their condition.
What are the main features of the disease:
- causeless changes in the weight of a woman;
- disorders of the menstrual cycle;
- fatigue, apathy;
- decreased sexual desire;
- appearance of the puffiness of the face;
- lack of appetite;
- deterioration of vision
- snoring.
Extremely negative this painful condition affects the heart, its rhythm slows down. Similarly occurs with menstruation, up to the termination of a cycle.
Hypothyroidism is characterized by a latent form of percolation. It can appear in high blood pressure or a changing level of cholesterol. Minor tingling of the hands and neck, which are perceived as cervical osteochondrosis, also indicates a lowered hormonal background.
More signs of hypothyroidism are constipation, decreased appetite, anemia. The sexual system is characterized by a violation of the menstrual cycle, a decrease in libido. If this disease of the thyroid gland is pronounced, it leads to infertility. But even with the onset of pregnancy, there is a high risk of interruption and underdevelopment of the fetus.
The most severe complication of hypothyroidism is the hypothyroid coma. It develops, as a rule, in patients in old age with prolonged undiagnosis, in the absence of proper treatment.
Causes of
Chronic form of thyroiditis, effects on the body of radioactive substances - all this leads to diseases of the thyroid gland. Another reason is iodine deficiency.
Depending on the cause of the onset, three forms of the disease are distinguished:
- congenital;
- primary;
- secondary.
The first form manifests itself from birth and affects more girls. Causes of ailment in genetic disorders of the body, which is dangerous for newborns. If you do not provide timely treatment, then later the central nervous system and psychomotor functions will lag behind in development.
The failure of the endocrine system entails the primary form of hypothyroidism. Pathological changes in the thyroid gland functioning after inflammation, iodine deficiency are the reasons of this disease.
In secondary hypothyroidism, the work of the pituitary gland is disrupted. The amount of thyroid hormones decreases, the functioning of the thyroid gland ceases. Among the main causes of this phase: trauma and brain tumors.
Hypothyroidism and pregnancy
In pregnancy, this disease, as a rule, does not occur. In connection with the fact that the neglected form of the disease leads to female infertility. In the case of the symptoms described above in a pregnant woman, immediately after childbirth it is necessary to take care of the treatment. If the future mother does not cure the disease before pregnancy, the nervous system of the fetus will not receive thyroid hormones, which will provoke a deficiency in the development of the brain.
With the deficiency of thyroid hormones, the processes of synthesis, the transport of sex hormones change. They stimulate the production of a protein that binds the sex hormones, and an increase in active testosterone occurs. And he, in turn, being a male hormone, negatively affects women, suppressing them and destroying ovulation and menstruation. There are changes in the appearance of a woman on a male basis. Because of this - infertility. But even with the preservation of fertility, the risk of miscarriage is extremely high.
Diagnosis of hypothyroidism
If you find the slightest signs of this disease of the thyroid gland, you need to contact the endocrinologist as soon as possible to undergo the examination and receive treatment with effective medications. The diagnosis is simple enough. Hypothyroidism is detected during:
- clinical blood test;
- blood tests for hormones TTG, T3, T4;
- ultrasound examination of the thyroid;
- biochemical analysis.
Treatment of hypothyroidism
The main rule in the treatment of female hypothyroidism is the correct diet. It must contain proteins, and carbohydrates and fats must be restricted. Also need to enrich the food with iodine.
One of the most effective ways of drug treatment is use of drugs with thyroid hormone content .These drugs are made from the animal thyroid gland. With the systematic use of prescribed medications, the body makes up for their deficiency, and the process of recovery is accelerated. The doctor correctly calculates the dose of medicine necessary for the patient.
Folk remedies cure primary hypothyroidism. They suggest the use of herbs that reduce the negative consequences of the disease. For example, to strengthen the roots of hair, folk remedies are the onion juice and burdock oil.
From diarrhea of the face will help diuretic teas. The most important ingredient of folk remedies is sea kale, the use of which is confirmed by official medicine. It is a storehouse of vitamins, bromine and iodine.
Hypothyroidism in menopause
In this period of female life this disease often develops. All negative processes associated with menopause are associated with the thyroid gland. On the general background of hormonal changes, the thyroid gland function also changes. It is necessary to identify these changes in time and maintain the optimal hormonal balance.
By its signs, hypothyroidism and menopause are almost identical. At this age, the female body produces less hormones. Stress and the environment also have an impact on this. From here and failures in the thyroid gland. Time passed examination will return the lost balance.
Folk remedies in this case will also come to the rescue: hops and sage. They will maintain the optimal balance between hormones and ensure the normal functioning of the endocrine system.
