When should I beat the alarm?
- Symptoms of hypothyroidism. This is a disease of the thyroid gland in which the lack of thyroxine and triiodothyronine is observed. The symptoms of hypofunction include constant fatigue, failure in the menstrual cycle, constipation, depressive condition, dry hair, sleep problems, reduced heart rate, muscle weakness, inexplicable weight gain, the impossibility of losing weight.
- Manifestation of hyperthyroidism. The excess of the hormones of the thyroid gland may develop due to the base disease, tumors, nodal goiter and the reception of medicines. The disease is manifested in the form of a rapid heartbeat, breathing, diarrhea, dropping hair, panic attacks, psychosis, irritability, intolerance to heat, excessive sweating, skin redness.
The above symptoms can manifest themselves not only because of the problems with the thyroid. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention not to single symptoms, but on their totality. Indeed, weight gain can be caused by excessive nutrition, anxiety - problems at work, and diarrhea - intolerance to products.
Visual thyroid check: Neck inspection
Dial a large amount of water in the mouth and come to the mirror. Little sips swallow water, slightly throwing off his head, and watch the neck. If there is swelling, nodules, pain, then iron is enlarged.
Take an ordinary handle and put it in parallel to the nose to the outer corner of the eye. The eyebrow acts beyond the knob - the thyroid is normal if the line is interrupted, then you need to pay attention to other symptoms of the disease. Hypothyroidism involves disorders in the hair onion, as a result of which the hair falls out.
Frequency of manifestation of symptoms
If you notice that the symptoms are repeated, then you need to arm a calendar and notepad. Be sure to fix the clock of sleep, the sensation of the cold or heat, an increase or weight loss, the increase in heartbeat. It is also important to describe actions and sensations after them. If an experience has appeared, then analyze whether there is a reason or not?
When repetition of symptoms for several weeks, you need to consult a doctor. Disorders in the work of the thyroid can not manifest a long time. After all, the body is able to compensate for changes in the gland.
Blood test
This is the most reliable method of checking the thyroid. The analysis shows the level of thyrotropic hormone (TSH), as well as T3 and T4. They are indicators of the state of the thyroid gland.
The pituitary gland produces a thyrotropic hormone controlling the gland. Therefore, in some cases it may seem that this disease is associated with the thyroid. But in fact, this is a pituitary disease.
- Low indicators of thyrotropic hormone speak of the hyperfunction of the thyroid gland, and vice versa.
- Increased T4 and T3 indicate hyperfunction lowered by hypofunction.
It is necessary to donate blood on an empty stomach in any laboratory. This will determine the level of thyroid hormones. According to the result, you can identify the nature of the complaints. Another analysis will help assign correct treatment. The root causes can be a hypophysome problem, so other analyzes will be needed. This is a study of the absorption of iodine, ultrasound, biopsy with nodal goiter.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound examination and puncture biopsy will help identify the structure of the gland. The ultrasound results will help determine the real dimensions and echogenicity of the tissue tissue. This is the most secure and informative method of determining the disease, which is performed by people of all ages. The procedure does not require any preparation, and also does not radiate. Using ultrasound, you can identify deviations in 2-3 mm.
Iodine lack test
Thyroid hormones consist of 65% iodine. Their main function is the adjustment of cellular energy exchange, the elimination of harmful components, the normalization of heat exchange and the respiratory frequency, the operation of the pancreas. The disadvantage of iodine leads to an increase in the thyroid. To check whether the Iodine is needed:
- Take a cotton wand and dip it in iodine.
- Draw a 5-minute 5 cm grid in the wrist area. With the disappearance of the grid, a few hours can be said about the lack of substance.
- Draw 3 stripes on the wrist (thin, middle, thick) at night. If a thin strip disappeared on the morning, then everything is normal. When absorbing the body of all 3 strips will need the help of an endocrinologist.
The iodine deficiency is manifested in the form of dry and non-elastic skin, excess weight, intestinal failures, heart problems, reduced pressure. The female is disturbed by the cycle, the male develops impotence.
Check using a conventional thermometer
The temperature of the human body is an indicator of the activity of the thyroid gland. Therefore, you need:
- Measure the temperature in the morning in the armpit. It must be within 36.5-36.8 ° C.
- Pregnant women and during menstruation period rates increase.
- The reduced function of the thyroid is accompanied by a temperature of less than 36.5 ° C. If there are other symptoms (frequent headache, poor memory) you need to consult a doctor.
- The accelerated work of the gland is observed at temperatures above 36.8 ° C. This indicates an inflammatory process.
To make sure, you need to conduct research over the week. When detecting deviations, the endocrinologist will be required.
The above tests at home are a prerequisite for referenceing for more qualified help. It is important to pay attention to the body signals to preserve health
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I regularly rent tests and ultrasound doing. It seems to me that this is the basis of the foundation. Thank God that everything is in order ... although it was not always ... before there were problems with the dimensions. Treatment was treated, and now I make prevention so that the recurrence does not happen, we take endocrinol and sea cabbage in obligatory 2-3 times a week. So support health is not so difficult))