Definition
Hypothyroidism or insufficient production of thyroid hormone or commonly called adenoids. It is also often called the thyroid. Thyroid is a part of our body is very important that can affect our body if it does not produce enough hormones. Symptoms can vary from person to person and there are several different things that may be the cause of this disorder. The symptoms are the presence of thyroid hormone deficiency that directly or indirectly involve the thyroid gland. Here are some key factors that can cause hypothyroidism.
One of the main causes of Hypothyroidism is a hereditary disease called Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. Because of the attack, the thyroid gland enlarges and the ability to make thyroid hormones eventually decline. Women prone to Hashimoto's thyroiditis 5-10 times greater than men, making them more susceptible hypothyroiditis.
Iodine deficiency can also lead to the thyroid can not function properly. Iodine is the main component that is important in thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. Therefore, if we lack of iodine in the body, it can cause problems in the production of these vital hormones.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism is almost similar to the symptoms of other diseases, so it is sometimes difficult to diagnose. In addition, symptoms of hyperthyroidism are many and varied. Some of them are:
Weight loss despite the appetite and the amount of food eaten has not changed;
Faster heart rate (> 100 beats per minute), irregular, and sometimes appear a feeling of palpitations;
Arise feel nervous, anxious, and irritable;
Shaking hands or fingertips;
Down excessive sweating;
For women, menstrual patterns change;
Sensitive to hot temperatures;
Defecate more often;
Enlarged adenoids;
Tired, lethargic, and sluggish;
Insomnia;
Skin is visibly thinning and hair become brittle;
In hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease, the eyes appear widened continuously.
