THYROID DISEASES

 

Dr.Gandhi-MD-Acu Phd Yoga, Medical astrologer

Varma,MD-AM,PhdAM

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THYROID DISEASES


Key Symptoms of Hypothyroidism (An underactive thyroid)

fatigue, exhaustion
feeling run down and sluggish
depression, moodiness
difficulty concentrating, brain fog
unexplained or excessive weight gain
dry, coarse and/or itchy skin
dry, coarse and/or thinning hair
feeling cold, especially in the extremities
constipation
muscle cramps
increased menstrual flow
more frequent periods
infertility/miscarriage
low blood pressure

Key Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism (An overactive thyroid) nervousness
irritability
increased perspiration
thinning of your skin
fine brittle hair
muscular weakness especially involving the upper arms and thighs
shaky hands
panic disorder
insomnia
racing heart
more frequent bowel movements
weight loss despite a good appetite
lighter flow, less frequent menstrual periods

Thyroid disease facts

• The thyroid is a gland responsible for production of thyroid hormones.
• Thyroid hormones are essential to regulate metabolism and other key body functions.
• Signs and symptoms of thyroid disease may occur if thyroid hormone levels are not in the normal range.
• In addition to altered function, thyroid structural abnormalities may occur, ranging from benign (non cancerous) to malignant (cancer).
• Depending on the underlying problem, blood tests, imaging, and biopsy may be used to make a diagnosis.
• Treatment depends on the particular thyroid disease that is present.

Introduction to thyroid disease

As any endocrinologist (hormone specialist) knows, there are many subtopics within the broad topic of thyroid disease, and an article like this could go on for a hundred pages! This article is designed to present a "rough guide" to the thyroid, and provide an outline or introduction to many conditions that involve the thyroid gland. As you read through this, you will find a number of links that will take you to more in-depth articles dealing with the specific topic in question.

Thyroid 101: What is the thyroid and what does it do?

    

The thyroid is a gland shaped like a butterfly and located in the front of the neck, just below the Adam's apple. The gland wraps around the windpipe (trachea), and its shape resembles a butterfly formed by two wings (lobes) attached by a middle part (isthmus). The thyroid gland works like a factory that uses iodine (mostly from the diet in foods such as seafood and salt) to produce thyroid hormones. These hormones help to regulate the body's metabolism and affect important processes, such as growth and other metabolism of the body.
The two most important thyroid hormones are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), representing 99.9% and 0.1% of thyroid hormones, respectively. The hormone with the most biological power is T3. Once released from the thyroid gland into the blood, a large amount of T4 is converted to T3 - the active hormone that affects the metabolism of all cells.

Picture of the thyroid gland

Thyroid hormone regulation - the chain of command

The thyroid itself is regulated by another gland located in the brain, called the pituitary. In turn, the pituitary is regulated in part by the circulating thyroid hormones (via the "feedback" effect of thyroid hormone on the pituitary gland) and by another gland called the hypothalamus.

Picture of the pituitary gland

The hypothalamus releases a hormone called thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH), which sends a signal to the pituitary gland to release thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). In turn, TSH sends a signal to the thyroid to release thyroid hormones. If overactivity of any of these three glands occurs, an excessive amount of thyroid hormones can be produced, thereby resulting in HYPERTHROIDISM. Similarly, if underactivity of any of these glands occurs, a deficiency of thyroid hormones can result, causing  HYPOTHROIDISM

Hypothalamus (releases - TRH)

Pituitary gland (releases - TSH)

Thyroid gland (releases - T4 and T3)

The rate of thyroid hormone production is controlled by the pituitary gland. When the pituitary senses an insufficient amount of thyroid hormone circulating in the blood, the pituitary gland releases TSH in an attempt to stimulate more thyroid hormone production by the thyroid. In contrast, when excessive amounts of thyroid hormones circulate, in the blood, the TSH level falls in order to decrease the production of thyroid hormones.
Specific cells in the thyroid produce another hormone called calcitonin. Unlike T3 and T4, calcitonin is not involved in the regulation of metabolism. Calcitonin regulates calcium by lowering calcium levels in the blood. Excess calcium in the blood is referred to as HYPERCALCEMIA.

The Thyroid Gland

Ensuring that the endocrine system is functioning optimally is vital to achieving your optimal health. My clinical experience has clearly shown that it is impossible to havHe a balanced hormonal system if the thyroid gland is not optimally functioning. This article will show you how to recognize thyroid problems and what steps you can take to improve the functioning of the thyroid.
The thyroid is a small gland in the lower part of your neck that weighs less than an ounce. The thyroid gland produces approximately 30cc of thyroid hormone per year.
This amount of thyroid hormone is responsible for regulating the metabolism of each of the billions of cells in our body. If there is too little thyroid hormone produced, the metabolism of the body is sluggish. If there is too much thyroid hormone produced, the metabolism of the body is overactive. The best scenario is for the thyroid gland to produce an optimal amount of thyroid hormone to help the body maintain homeostasis.What happens when the thyroid gland produces an inadequate amount of thyroid hormone? A constellation of symptoms develop. These symptoms are collectively referred to as hypothyroidism. Table 1 lists the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism.

The prevalence of hypothyroidism is staggering. The Colorado Thyroid Disease Prevalence Study estimated that the rate of hypothyroidism in the general population was approximately 10%. In the United States, this may mean that 13 million adults have an undiagnosed hypothyroid condition. Although this study used blood testing alone to diagnose a hypothyroid condition, my research has shown that relying solely on blood tests for this diagnosis will result in missing approximately 40% of those who have a hypothyroid condition. A holistic approach, which takes into account the laboratory tests, the basal body temperatures, and the patient’s signs and symptoms will identify many more individuals suffering from hypothyroidism. It is my opinion that the true figure for hypothyroidism is closer to 40% of the population or approximately 52 million adult Americans. I believe these same percentages apply to people all over the world.
What are the different thyroid hormones? The hormones are named according to how many iodine molecules are bound to the thyroid hormone (thyroxine). The two most common thyroid hormones are known as thyroxine (or T4) and triiodothyronine (or T3). T4 contains four iodine molecules and T3 contains 3 iodine molecules. It is very important to know the difference between these two similar hormones. T4 is known as the inactive thyroid hormone. Most of the thyroid hormone secreted from the thyroid gland is in the form of T4. T4 gets released into the blood stream and is picked up in the periphery of the body where it gets transported into the cells of the body. It is inside the cells where T4 is converted to the more active thyroid hormone T3. Although T4 does have some activity in the body, T3 is 300% more active as compared to T4.
Why is it important to know about the difference between T4 and T3? Most medical doctors do not pay attention to the different hormones. It is common practice in medicine to check the blood work for thyroid function when a doctor suspects there may be a thyroid problem. What test is the most common test? It is the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) test. When the body needs more thyroid hormone, TSH is secreted from the pituitary gland. TSH goes to the thyroid gland and stimulates the thyroid gland to release T4. T4 becomes T3 in the cells of the body, where thyroid hormone has its effect of increasing the metabolism. When this system is functioning well, it is easy to maintain a healthy weight and have enough energy to have a productive day.
However, when the system is not functioning optimally, a host of problems can develop as shown in Table 2. As can be seen from this table, it is vitally important to ensure an optimally functioning thyroid gland, not only to avoid developing the illnesses shown in Table 2, but to obtain your optimal health. I have witnessed all of these problems improve when the thyroid function is optimized. In a future issue, this series will focus on why blood tests may be missing many of those suffering from hypothyroidism and what natural steps you can undertake to help overcome a thyroid problem.

Body symptoms

Other Common Thyroid Disease Symptoms

• Joint pain

• Body stiffness

 

• Constipation

• Sensitivity to cold

• Dry, itchy skin

• High cholesterol levels

Cholesterol Levels and General Health

People with high cholesterol levels have become confronted with establishing heart illness. High cholesterol levels are typical to folks using age range more than 50, individuals with overweight, people with gastro-intestinal disorders and people with diabetic issues. high blood cholesterol levels is most likely the consequence of sometimes overproduction in the compound (because of liver problems) or the inability of the physique to remove it. However, in addition to bodily factors that enable the buildup involving ldl cholesterol inside patient, there are also a number of other exterior factors which contribute to cholesterol increase: inappropriate eating habits, exercise-free life style, smoking cigarettes and alcohol abuse.

Although is able to produce the volume of cholestrerol levels it with regard to preserving its typical action, the high-cholesterol diet can drastically increase blood vessels cholesterol levels. Meals of canine origins tend to be rich in cholestrerol levels and unhealthy fats which might be very bad for the affected person when they’re eaten within considerable amounts. You need to replace lean meats and dairy products along with fruit and vegetables, cereals and fruit to be able to keep regular cholesterol levels. Basic carbohydrates (sweets) in addition make it possible for cholestrerol levels to develop inside entire body and as a result ought to be avoided.

Suitable physical exercise is vital in order to keep your bloodstream cholesterol level in check. Regular workout improves the circulation of blood and helps with the particular reduction of extra cholesterol. Exercise regularly and you will be able to take care of regular cholesterol levels and lose more weight.

Smoking cigarettes is considered to be a major factor of danger throughout heart condition. Smoking cigarettes makes it possible for cholesterol levels to downpayment on the inside veins, where they’re able to cause blockage, perturbing the conventional blood flow. In case you have high blood cholesterol level and you’re a cigarette smoker, it is encouraged to prevent using tobacco. Booze furthermore plays a role in the buildup regarding cholestrerol levels from the system and then it should be definitely avoided.

Inside standard restrictions, cholesterol levels is vital for the affected person. The particular liver makes cholesterol level (a new wax-like, sticky substance) throughout a small amount, since it is required in certain bodily procedures. Without having ldl cholesterol, your body struggles to create hormones (androgenic hormone or testosterone and estrogen), vitamin D (firms bone fragments tissue) and bile (an essential material found in running excess fat). While in little amounts cholesterol level is benefic for your patient, in excess you can get lots of damage. Cholesterol is just not soluble within body and therefore it gathers up and build up inside arterial blood vessels, scaling down the normal blood circulation. Large cholesterol level drastically increase the likelihood of cardio-vascular illnesses and perhaps heart disappointment.

It is vital to know there are various kinds of cholesterol. When you have your current cholesterol levels examined, you happen to be normally told the entire cholesterol stage. Total cholesterol amount consists of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (Low density lipoprotein) and really low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). Low-density lipoprotein is also referred to as “bad cholesterol” and it can be harmful to the human body when it builds up in too much. Bad cholesterol level (Bad) amasses inside of arteries and perturbs typical blood flow. Good ldl cholesterol (HDL) is actually not cancerous to the organism, since it collects low-density lipoprotein in the blood vessels and delivers it to your lean meats.

• Unexplained aches and pains

• Water retention

• Thin, brittle nails

• Prickling sensation on skin

• Feel worse after exercise

• Puffy or swollen eyelids

• Swollen neck or goiter
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• ADD/ADHD
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• Though process feel slow

• Memory problems

• Tooth decay

• Chronic gum infections

• Sleep apnea/increased snoring

• Insomnia

• Difficulty concentrating

• Tongue swollen

• Slurred speech

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• Bulging eyes