Below the larynx is the thyroid gland that produces hormones: thyroxine, triiodothyronine and calcitonin. A malfunctioning thyroid gland can lead to serious metabolic disorders.
the production of thyroid hormones requires iodine. If its content in our diet is inadequate, the gland enlarges, allowing - in spite of iodine deficiency - to produce the correct amount of hormones. This creates a crop. A crop of iodine deficiency goitre is the most inert (except for an enlarged thyroid disorders are not found in its activities) and occurs commonly in the area.
If crop is not treated on time in an enlarged thyroid nodules may form. Such enlargement of the thyroid gland is called nodular goitre.
Symptoms
- enlarged prostate Disc
- Difficulty breathing.
- swollen eyelids and hands.
- Hoarseness and voice changed.
- Pale, cold and dry skin.
- Constipation.
- Fatigue.
- anemia.
What are the causes of will?
If the thyroid gland produces too little hormone, the pituitary gland begins to stimulate their production, including producing the increased amount of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). This leads to enlargement of the thyroid gland, which may be caused by too little content iodine in drinking water and food, or a congenital disorder of the thyroid hormone production.
thyroid enlargement may be a consequence of hyperthyroidism.
crop does not say so yet nothing about the type of disorder.
Note
If you notice thyroid nodules should be reported immediately to the doctor, because behind this symptom can hide all kinds of dangerous diseases.
How goiter treated?
crop is usually treated pharmacologically, giving the patient preparations iodine and thyroid hormone in tablet form. If treatment is started early enough, it is likely that the enlargement of the thyroid will retract. Where will big it may be necessary to the operation. It is necessary for example when the thyroid gland has grown so much that it oppresses other organs, such as the trachea.
During the operation, the thyroid gland is partially removed.
What you can do yourself?
When will there is nothing you can do yourself.
When should I go to the doctor?
The doctor should be notified at the latest when the trachea will see the type of bag, or goiter.
behave as a doctor?
In order to verify the production of thyroid hormone blood test done. Further studies (scintigraphy, examination of tissue) are intended to exclude other diseases such as cancer.
course of the disease
The disease is usually mild, and the thyroid gland enlarges gradually. At the same time you may receive further symptoms such as fatigue, lack of energy, anemia, clearly discernible pallor, sensitivity to cold, abnormal menstrual cycle in women and swollen eyelids. Proves that whenever there is hypothyroidism.
you prefer to be dangerous?
not - if it is properly treated. Left untreated, can cause tightness in the neck and, consequently, shortness of breath. The reasons for the appearance of nodules may be other, come into play even cancer.
Worth
Iodine deficiency in the body, caused by too low and its contents in drinking water and occur mainly in the rich calcium-glacial mountain areas. There, you should use iodized salt or eat plenty of fish.
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