Thyroid Diseases!!

Thyroid gland is a tiny butterfly shaped gland situated in neck which is the spearhead for the entire metabolism taking place within the body. It is monitored by the Pituitary gland and the Hypothalamus.

The major types of the disorders include: Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism and Goitre.

Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder in which thyroid gland produces inadequate quantities of thyroidal hormones. Iodine deficiency is the major cause for hypothyroidism. Brittle fingernails, itchy and dry skin, whooping and sudden weight gain, swollen eyelids, puffy facial skin and hair loss are all indicatives of hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism refers an overactive thyroid gland wherein the gland secretes excessive amounts of thyroidal hormones. Its causes are varied which all lead to overproduction of hormones! Every function of the body tends to speed up. Muscle aches, hair loss, profuse sweating, frequent bowel movements and popping of the eyes are all the indicatives of hyperthyroidism.

Goitre is often called a normal abnormality. It is the swelling of the neck or larynx due to the enlargement of thyroid gland. Iodine and selenium deficiency

These are thyroidal disease are cured by the use of certain drugs, thyroidectomy surgical removal of the gland and radio-iodine therapy.

- Siri