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Causes, Symptoms & Treatment of Hyperthyroidism |
| Date Added: January 30, 2010 05:38:22 AM |
| Author: barclay |
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| Normal 0 The main function of thyroid glands is to produce the right amounts of two hormones namely T3 and T4, which play an important role in normal functioning of various parts of the body. Basically, hormones regulate various aspects of our body metabolism. They are also responsible for the number of calories we burn, how much we weigh, how much we get from the metabolism. Finally, we can tell thyroid is meant for the overall metabolism process that takes place inside our body. Causes of Hyperthyroidism: Hyperthyroidism can also be due to the single nodule inside the thyroid gland, instead of the hyperactivity of the entire thyroid gland. Nodules are the lumps or masses of tissues in the glands causing the situation. These lumps may be cancerous in nature sometimes, and the high secretion of thyroid hormones at that condition is known as "Toxic Nodular Goiter", Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism: Hyperthyroidism is due to the hyper body mechanism, patients often feel elevated body temperature than normal conditions. They tend to eat more. Patients with Hyperthyroidism may feel fatigue at the end of the day and also they gain sudden weight due to appetite. They tend to get upset and irritable easily. Few other common symptoms of Hyperthyroidism are Nervousness, increased bowel movements, weight loss, hair loss, insomnia, heart intolerance, palpilations, muscle weakness, trembling hands etc. If a person with hypothyroidism shows sudden changes in behaviour, shortness of breath or swelling of feet and hands, he/she should be directed to emergency care. The treatments for your thryoid disorder: Typical medical care for those with hyperthyroidism is control with the use of drugs such as beta blockers and thyrostatics. If the problem continues to get worse, surgery is also an option. home remedies to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. One of the easiest treatments to use is a range of natural herbs. Black cohosh is an herb typically used to treat infertility and can work well in hyperthyroidism cases where infertility is a problem. Nettles is an herb that can be used as a tea and will treat the symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to a goiter. Early diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism, taking thyroid medication regularly and recognition of symptoms associated with it are some important ways by which myxedema coma can be prevented. If proper care is not taken, myxedema coma can even cause death. If you suffer from this condition you must limit nicotine, alcohol and caffeine (found in tea, coffee, colas and plain chocolate). Doing this will reduce the symptoms as they can all raise the metabolic rate. Vital is your diet. You should have a nutrient rich diet daily. Iodine rich foods may help. Avoid foods such as raw cabbage, turnips and swedes as they inhibit the body's ability to use iodine in the production of thyroid hormones. Normal 0 Must read about firm saggy breasts, abnormal vaginal discharge and lowering cholesterol remedies |
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