The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, located just above the collarbone and in front of the trachea (windpipe). It produces 2 hormones that regulate the body's metabolism, controlling how the body breaks down food for energy use now or stored for later use. These hormones tell organs how fast or slow they should work, and also regulate the consumption of oxygen and the production of heat.
I am listing some of the common thyroid disorders including symptoms; please if you suspect any get it checked out. One of my clients back in Illinois just didn't feel right and she had previous thyroid issues, she went to her doctor but he basically told her what she was feeling was in her head, luckily she knew her body pretty well and exercised regularly with me, so she decided to get a second opinion.
It turned out to be pretty advanced thyroid cancer, imagine had she waited and not listened to her body. She had it removed and all is well now, so listen to your body when it tells you something just isn't right.
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, an estimated 27 million Americans are experiencing a thyroid disorder with more than 1/2 of those undiagnosed.
Hyperthyroidism results from an overactive thyroid gland producing too much thyroid hormone, which speeds up one's metabolism. Symptoms can include excessive sweating, nervousness, rapid heart rate, weight loss, decreased concentration, fatigue and hot temperature intolerance.
This hormone imbalance occurs in about 1% of all women, who get hyperthyroidism more often than men. Radioactive iodine is the most widely recommended permanent treatment.
Hypothyroidism results from an under active thyroid gland producing too little thyroid hormone. The body's metabolism slows, consumes less oxygen and produces less body heat. Symptoms can include weight gain, hair loss, irritability, muscle cramps, memory loss and cold temperature intolerance.
It is more common in women than men, and its incidence increases with age. Treatment most often involves thyroid hormone replacement medications.
Thyroid nodules are small lumps in the thyroid gland. These are common; almost half of the population will have tiny thyroid nodules at some point in their lives. Most nodules are not cancerous, but people who have them should seek medical attention to rule out cancer.
If you need more information go to www.aace.com.
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