-: HYPERTHYROIDISM :-
Hyperthyroidism can be an indicator of an autoimmune condition known as Graves’ disease. Thyroid glands are butterfly-shaped glands located on your neck. It makes hormones that control how fast your body uses energy. Thyroid disorders can interfere with your hormone production, either slowing down or speeding up the metabolism.
Symptoms
- Anxiety.
- Trouble in concentration.
- Tiredness.
- Frequent bowel movements.
- Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) or thyroid nodules.
- Hair fall issues.
- Gynecomastia (male breast enlargement).
- Hand tremors.
- Heat intolerance.
- Increased appetite.
- More sweating.
- Irregular menstrual periods in women.
- Changes in nails (thicker or flaky).
- Nervousness.
- Fast or strong heartbeat (palpitations).
- Restlessness.
- Sleep problems.
- Weight loss (or sometimes weight gain).
- Swelling in the neck.
- Feeling sensitive to heat.
- Clammy or sweaty skin.
Causes
- Graves’ disease.
- Thyroid inflammation (thyroiditis) from viral infections, certain medications, or after pregnancy.
- Taking too much thyroid hormone.
- Noncancerous growths in the thyroid or pituitary gland (rare).
- Some tumors in the testes or ovaries (rare).
- Medical imaging tests with iodine contrast dye (rare and only if there is already a thyroid problem).
- Eating too many iodine-rich foods (very rare and only if there is already a thyroid problem).
- Family history of thyroid disease.
- Turner syndrome.
- Higher risk if over 60, especially if assigned female at birth (AFAB).
- Autoimmune disorders.
- Radiation exposure to the neck.
- High levels of stress.
- Smoking cigarettes.
- Pregnancy and childbirth.
- Undergoing treatment for other thyroid issues.
Test
- Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), T3 and T4.
- Specialized thyroid tests like Thyroid receptor antibody (TRAb) or Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TSI).
- Imaging tests of the thyroid may also be needed, including Radioactive iodine uptake(RAU) and Thyroid ultrasound (rarely).
- Lipid profile test.
- Blood sugar test.
Prevention
- Try to control your high blood pressure.
- Try to intake lower cholesterol and saturated fat type food in your diet.
- Quit tobacco use.
- Try to intake Low-iodine foods (Iodine rich foods like seaweed, prawns, crabs, lobster, sushi).
- Try to check thyroid levels every 6 months.
- Control your diabetes well.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Ensure your diet is filled with fruits and vegetables.
- Try to do exercise regularly.
- Try to avoid alcohol.
- Try eating less soy products in regular diets.
- Try to reduce stress levels.
- Try to include Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cassava, cauliflower).
- Try to avoid beverages that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, etc.
- Include Gluten free food (Oats).
Solution
- Antithyroid medicines (propylthiouracil or methimazole) which reduce or block the effects of the extra thyroid hormone.
- Radioactive iodine to destroy the thyroid gland and stop the excess production of hormones.
- Surgery to remove the thyroid.
- For symptoms such as sweating, and anxiety, beta-blocker medications can be used to manage hyperthyroidism until it is controlled.
Best Foods to Prevent Hyperthyroidism
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Best Nutrients to Prevent Hyperthyroidism
Protein, Fat, Vitamin, Mineral
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Omega-3 fatty acids
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Exercise to Prevent Hyperthyroidism
- Walking
- Pushups.
- Cycling.
- Plow Pose or Halasana.