Our hormones can be difficult to deal with at times, but it’s because of them that our different bodily systems have the ability to talk to each other. With that said, you may or may not know the symptoms associated with thyroid disorders. They are the most dominant of the endocrine disorders.
These types of disorders are the direct cause of the dysfunction of the hormone messengers, and Hypothyroidism which affects 4.6% of the US population, and hyperthyroidism which impacts 1.2% are the most common, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
In order for healing to begin while being treated, it is essential to address the root causes that could be at play. Continue reading to learn about the signs, symptoms, causes & treatment of every thyroid disorder.
What Is Hypothyroidism: According to the Mayo Clinic, this disorder means that your thyroid gland is barely active and there is not enough of the thyroid hormone in the blood. The symptoms can vary from person to person, but one clear signal is the ability to lose weight.
With low thyroid hormone in the blood, many of the body’s systems slow down. So another symptom according to the Mayo Clinic, would be a lack of energy, sluggish and becoming tired very easily. If your body doesn’t have a working metabolism, which slows down with this disorder, the body temperature is affected and people become cold. A slow metabolism can also lead to constipation, which is another telltale symptom.
Hyperthyroidism: This thyroid disorder is the total opposite of hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism means that there is too much thyroid hormone in the blood, says WebMD. Also different is how it affects the, metabolism, unlike hypothyroidism this disorder speeds up the metabolism.
Those who experience hyperthyroidism will feel very anxious, nervous and irritated because their system is on hyper drive, says WebMD. This may also cause people to have trouble sleeping and may also experience muscle weakness.
