Is a gland located in the human body and has an important role in the functions of the body. Located in the neck area, it is in front of the trachea, similar in appearance and appearance to the vanilla bedside, and its color comes in a reddish-brown color. The thyroid gland consists of two lobules, which contain some special cells and fall into their own lining. These cells are called several names, including cystic cells, and the main function of these cells is that they secrete the hormones of the thyroid function, namely trioxine and triiodine. This gland is a type of endocrine where the secretion of the secretions directly into the blood without the need for special channels for that matter.
The thyroid function is to secrete a hormone which is of two types Ierwid :
- (T4) Thyroxine is considered the main hormone of this gland.
- (T3) hormone is another and has a third name would like theronine, which in turn turns to thyroxine.
The lack of thyroxine in the blood or the increase of these hormones and this is called negative feedback, and its mission is to maintain the normal and normal level of the hormone in the blood to perform its work correctly and in full. The effect of the thyroid gland on the metabolism of the body, This may cause imbalance in body energy and body weight and non-treatment of thyroid problems may lead to heart problems, heart disease, hair loss, poor vision and poor fertility.
The most common symptoms of thyroid problems are summarized :
- The presence of pain in the muscles and joints.
- Weak legs and arms.
- The hair becomes dry and rough, and it breaks down and falls easily
- The skin becomes rough and scaly
- The appearance of some swelling in the neck and discomfort to the front of the neck.
- The sound becomes flat and bare.
- Gastrointestinal problems, intestinal secretions and persistent constipation.
- Irritable bowel problems and persistent irritation.
- High cholesterol or low cholesterol.
- Depression and stress.
- Change in the weight of the casualty, whether increase or decrease.
- Continuous stress.
Diseases of the thyroid gland :
- Thyroid gland hyperactivity (thyroid poisoning).
- Hypothyroidism.
- Tor of the thyroid gland and the tumor either (malignant or benign)
The diagnosis is by laboratory and ultrasound
Hormone therapy is to compensate for thyroid hormone deficiency or drugs to inhibit its action if the hormone is added to the thyroid gland.