Symptoms of an overactive thyroid gland in women
Symptoms of an overactive thyroid gland in women
Symptoms of an overactive thyroid gland in women May 25,2022

 

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, just in front of the windpipe, that produces hormones that affect body temperature and heart rate.

Hyperthyroidism can affect anyone, but it's 10 times more common in women than in men.

Excessive secretion of hormones can lead to unpleasant and dangerous problems; It requires treatment, and it usually occurs between the ages of 20 to 40.

 

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First: Symptoms of thyroid activity in women

 

difficulty sleeping

Mood Swings.

Sensitivity to heat.

Constant weakness and fatigue.

Nervousness, irritability, anxiety.

Heart rate disorder.

Weight loss.

Neck swelling.

Twitching or trembling.

Constant thirst.

itching;

diarrhea.

muscle weakness;

Loss of interest in sex.

The need to urinate constantly.

Excessive sweating.

Palm redness.

eye problems;

If you have these symptoms, you can arrange for a blood test to check how well your thyroid gland is working.

You may be recommended a number of tests to determine the cause.

Second: Causes of thyroid activity

 

1- Graves' disease, in which your immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to secrete too many hormones, and it is a genetic disorder that is passed down through the family.

 

2- Thyroiditis, an inflammation of the thyroid gland that can be painful or painless, and may occur within a year of a child's birth.

 

3- Thyroid nodules, which are growths of cells in the thyroid gland, which lead to the production of more hormones than the body needs, but they are rarely cancerous.

 

4- Some medications, such as amiodarone, contain a high amount of iodine, which causes hyperthyroidism.

 

5- Excess iodine consumption. Consuming a lot of it through diet or medications may cause the thyroid gland to secrete more hormones.

Third: Complications of thyroid activity

 

Osteoporosis.

Fertility problems in women.

Pregnancy complications such as premature birth, low birth weight, and high blood pressure.

Abortion.

Blood clots and other heart problems.

Double vision and sensitivity to light.

 

Fourth: Methods of treating thyroid activity

 

1- Radioactive iodine treatment, a type of radiotherapy is used to destroy thyroid cells and their ability to produce hormones.

2- Antithyroid drugs, methimazole (Tapazole) or propylthiouracil (PTU), as they prevent the gland from producing too many hormones.

3- Surgical intervention, to remove part of the thyroid gland or remove it completely, so that hormones are not produced.

 

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