Introduction
Thyroid problems are one of the most common problems in our society. In this topic, we will become acquainted with the thyroid gland, its functions and the diseases that afflict it, while discussing the activity of the thyroid gland.
The thyroid gland is one of the endocrine glands in the body. It is also one of the large endocrine glands in the body located in the neck. This gland is similar in shape to the butterfly, which is unique in its wings. It also contains a group of cells called the basal cells. Secretion of thyroid hormones, thyroxine (TSH) triiodothyronine.
Thyroid function
Thyroid gland has many functions in the body. The hormones produced by the thyroid gland are responsible for the processes and chemical reactions in our body. They are responsible for metabolism or so-called metabolism. They are responsible for controlling body temperature and responsible for growth in the body and appetite for food, Also on the movement and development of the skeleton, as the gland also produces the hormone calcitutin which works to maintain calcium balance in the body.
Diseases of the thyroid gland
The thyroid gland may affect several diseases, including:
- Hyperthyroidism (increased secretion of thyroid hormones).
- Laziness or idle of the gland. (Lack or lack of secretion of thyroid hormones).
- Benign tumors in the gland.
- Malignant tumors of the gland.
Hyperthyroidism
To talk about hyperthyroidism specifically, it is a disease that affects the thyroid gland, where the gland excreted hormone (T3 and T4) more than usual, and suffering from a person with hyperthyroidism of the following symptoms:
- Great appetite for food with low weight.
- Diarrhea.
- Hair loss.
- High body temperature with increased sweating.
- General weakness and fatigue in the body.
- Increased heart beat.
- The weakness or discontinuation of the menstrual cycle in women.
- Neuropathy and impaired ability to adjust nerves.
- Muscle weakness and the presence of jaundice in the hand, which can be observed if the patient hand palm palm on paper, noting the movement of the paper or not.
- Redness of the eye with a feeling of sand inside the eye.
- Rapid growth in nails with easy accumulation of dirt underneath and break.
Diagnosis of the disease
Thyroid disease can be diagnosed by blood analysis, through the analysis of thyroid hormones in the blood. It is possible to see if there is a swelling or swelling of the gland at the neck area, and to check with the doctor for the necessary tests and tests to diagnose the disease.