gland
It is a member of the body, which secrete protein substances, in the form of hormones and enzymes, that regulate the process of different body processes and functions.
Thyroid
Is a small gland located at the front of the neck surrounds the trachea means many functions through its hormonal secretions, and the function of the main thyroid as a regulator of all energy processes in the tissues, as reflected directly impact on the metabolism of building and demolition.
Diseases
- Thyroid toxicity caused by increased activity.
- Malignant or benign tumors that infect them.
- Idle in thyroid activity.
Symptoms and diagnosis
- High heart rate.
- Difficulty breathing, feeling mute.
- Disturbance in the growth of the nose and hair.
- Weight disorder in terms of increase and deficiency.
- Disorder of sexual desire.
- Vision disorder.
- Eating disorder.
- And other symptoms resulting from previous symptoms.
Treatment of hyperthyroidism
Is the increase in the production of thyroid hormones from the body’s need, such as increased production of thyroxine, T4, T3.
- Take antihyroid drugs such as thyroid inhibitors by inhibiting the iodine-stimulating iodine-stimulating group.
- Radioisotope therapy, using radioactive iodine which causes hypothyroidism.
- Treatment of surgical intervention by removing part of the thyroid and in very rare cases, is completely eradicated.
- Use beta blockers to reduce the symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
Treatment of hypothyroidism
A deficiency in the production of thyroid hormones, as a result of a defect in the hormone thyroid hormone, which is the pituitary gland, or deficiency of iodine, which is food for thyroid gland, and a catalyst for the production of hormones, or imbalance resulting from surgical intervention in the gland, led to deficiencies.
- Thyroid replacement with levothyroxine, triiodothyronine, and troxine to contain T4 hormone, to compensate for the lack of hormone production, taking into account the medical condition of the patient, where the dose is graduated, to get the response is not immediate in these cases and need time, and access To the state of stability, to be treated for life.
- Directions to alternative medicine, capsules for sea herbs such as hibiscus, watercress juice with onions and honey, where the mixture is boiled, take it in two doses morning and evening.
- Iodine was taken from its natural sources such as fish, salt and iodine added.