Effects of thyroid on 12 functions of the body

Why are my energy levels so low? Why am I gaining weight even though I am eating less? Why do I feel anxious and experiencing hypersensitivity? Why am I starting to lose my hair and my skin getting itchy and dry?

Have you asked yourself any of these questions?

Chances are high that if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you could be suffering from a condition called thyroid disorder. The thyroid gland is a vital hormone gland. It helps to regulate many body functions by constantly releasing a steady amount of thyroid hormones into the bloodstream. But when it gets diseased, the problems can become annoying at its best and affect different functions of your body -

1. Regulator: Affects all parts of the body from the neck down and is responsible for the entire body’s metabolism.
2. Circulation: Thyroid malfunction may interfere with your body’s metabolism. Since metabolism controls your heartbeat and the body’s temperature, thyroid disorder could contribute to reduced circulation and colder hands and feet.
3. Sexual: Thyroid disorder may give rise to sexual health problems like low libido, imbalanced hormone production, low energy, menstrual complaints, infertility, and sexual dysfunction.
4. Energy: Despite taking adequate rest and sleep, an individual with thyroid problems may experience low energy, fatigue, and weak all the time.
5. Weight issues: An unexplained change in weight is one of the most common signs of thyroid disorder. Weight gain may signal low levels of thyroid hormones, a condition called hypothyroidism. In contrast, if the thyroid produces more hormones than the body needs, you may lose weight unexpectedly. This is known as hyperthyroidism.
6. Muscle development: Thyroid hormone signaling is required for skeletal muscle development, contractile function, and muscle regeneration. As skeletal muscle comprises 30-40% of body mass, the altered basal metabolic rate in patients with thyroid hormone excess or deficiency could give rise to joint and muscle problems. An individual may experience muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness, especially in the shoulders and hips.
7. Immune function: Thyroid problems can result in over-or-under reactive immune system, allergies, and autoimmune diseases.
8. Excretory system: Certain levels of thyroid hormones are necessary for your kidneys to filter out toxic substances from your blood. Any malfunction in the thyroid secretions could impact kidney function and affect your general well-being.
9. Hormonal: The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, mood, bone maintenance, and much more. Typically, modest changes in thyroid hormones result in large changes in thyroid-stimulating hormone.
10.  Hair: Thyroid disorder can cause hair loss and hair thinning.The loss is diffuse and involves the entire scalp. The condition also makes hair dry, brittle, and coarse.
11.  Skin: Thyroid disorder may often result in dry and pale skin, circles under the eyes, and acne.
12.  Brain: Thyroid problems affect brain and memory function, resulting in symptoms of thyroid like mental sluggishness, poor memory, insomnia, depression, lack of focus, and poor concentration.

As you can see, the impact of thyroid is rather significant and can affect your health in many ways. The key is to preventing thyroid problems from worsening is prompt diagnosis and treatment. To know more about thyroid treatment, click here: https://www.drbatras.com/thyroid-disease

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