Symptom of thyrotoxicosis - what to look for

The thyroid gland plays a vital role in our body. It emits special hormones - triiodothyronine and thyroxine - that participate in all metabolic processes. In addition, its functioning is closely related to the hypothalamus. And like any organ, the thyroid gland can also suffer from various diseases. Everyone has heard of Graves' disease or goiter. We are talking about Autoimmune diseases, the mechanisms of which are complex. The gland begins to produce an excessive amount of thyroid hormones, resulting in hyperthyroidism. Bulging eyeballs - only one, a clear symptom of thyrotoxicosis, which actually has a devastating effect on almost all organs. Cardiovascular system is especially bad, and in severe untreated cases the disease can lead to disability.

Thyrotoxicosis: symptoms and treatment

In mild form, at the initial stages only analyzes can signal the presence of a problem area. First of all, this is the increased content of hormones T3 and T4. In addition, such a symptom of thyrotoxicosis as Nodes and heterogeneity of the surface, will be noticeable on ultrasound of the thyroid gland. Since patients often have problems with the cardiovascular system, it is recommended to perform an electrocardiogram. A very unpleasant symptom of thyrotoxicosis is increased excitability, inability to control emotions, nervous breakdowns. Feeling of anxiety and fear leads to insomnia. On the part of the digestive tract, there is a loose stool in the initial stages, and then the disorders can be more and more severe. Another symptom of thyrotoxicosis is weight loss, despite a good appetite. Patients can eat a lot and often, but they do not gain weight. However, this is not a healthy harmony. Moreover, the following symptom of thyrotoxicosis is muscle weakness, fatigue, tremor. Calcium is washed out of the bone tissue, resulting in osteoporosis. As a consequence - fragility and fragility, skeletal structure disorders.

But most of all, the cardiovascular system suffers. Here the main symptom of thyrotoxicosis is tachycardia (rapid heartbeat). Often there are high blood pressure and arrhythmias. At the initial stages, they affect the atria, only in neglected cases they become ventricular - that is, life-threatening. Eye symptoms in thyrotoxicosis are an increase, bulging apples. The mucous membrane becomes dry, often there are irritations and a feeling of "sand".

Like any endocrine failure, it affects the autoimmune Disease and fertility. In addition to violating libido, an unpleasant symptom of thyrotoxicosis is an increase in mammary glands in men and a reduction in potency. And women experience disruptions in menstrual cycles and infertility.

To treat this disease specialist-endocrinologist should. Since the mechanisms of origin are complex and have not yet been fully understood, therapy is long-term. Most often it is necessary not only to compensate for the condition, but also to adjust the activity of the thyroid gland all life. Self-medication and folk remedies are ineffective, only a doctor will be able to prescribe adequate therapy with drugs, radioactive iodine or surgical intervention in neglected cases.