Thyroid

Thyroid Treatment in Haryana

Nowadays, thyroid disease is one of the common diseases affecting people, especially women. The thyroid is a small organ, located in the front of the neck and secretes a hormone called thyroxine.

Thyroid disease is a medical condition that affects the function of the thyroid gland. The secretion of thyroxine is regulated by the brain through a feedback mechanism. Since the thyroid gland is controlled by the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, any anomalies in the tissues affect the thyroid function and cause problems.

Condition:

The secretion of hormones determines thyroid disorders.

- Hyperthyroidism: Increased secretion of hormones results in rapid heartbeat, changes in the menstrual cycle, tremors and difficulty in sleeping.
- Hypothyroidism: Secreting insufficient amounts of thyroid hormone results in tiredness, slow heart rate, depression, and less ability to tolerate colds.
- Goitre: Enlargement of the thyroid gland, associated with other conditions affecting the thyroid function
- Thyroid nodules: Abnormal masses or lumps on the thyroid tissue results in the compression of nearby structures.
- Thyroid cancer: Growth of cancerous tissues affecting function and causing potentially life-threatening effects.

The chance of developing thyroid condition is higher if you have:

- A family history of thyroid disease
- Medical conditions such as type 1 diabetes, turner syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, pernicious anaemia
- High-iodine content medication
- Age of 60, especially women
- Treatment for past thyroid or cancer conditions.

Causes of the thyroid:

Common thyroid conditions are hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, impacting the function of the thyroid gland.

Conditions that cause thyroid diseases are:

Thyroiditis
Hashimoto thyroiditis
Postpartum thyroiditis
Excessive Iodine/ deficiency
Non-functional thyroid gland
Graves disease
Nodules
Autoimmune diseases
Cancerous tumours
Some Congenital conditions
Inflammations due to viral or bacterial infections

Signs and Symptoms:

Symptoms of the thyroid often match with other medical conditions. There are a variety of signs and symptoms a person can experience if they have thyroid disease.

Weight loss/ weight gain
Swollen neck
Changes in Heart rate
Mood swings
Hair loss
Body Temperature
Constipation
Irregular Menstrual cycle
Dry skin and brittle nails
Tingling and numbness in hands or fingers
Poor eyesight
Diarrhoea
Trembling hands
Muscle weakness
Fatigue
Intolerance to cold temperatures

Diagnosis:

Thyroid diseases are difficult to diagnose as it matches other conditions. Some tests determine if the symptoms are caused by thyroid disease.

Blood tests include, TSH, T4, T3, Thyroid antibodies, Calcitonin,
Thyroglobulin.
Imaging using ultrasound
Thyroid scans
Fine needle aspiration and biopsy
Physical exams to identify the growth or enlargement of the thyroid gland

Treatment:

Based on the thyroid disease, either medications or surgery is preferred to restore the normal secretion of thyroid hormone in the body. Some of the treatment options include:

Antithyroid drugs
Radioactive ablation
Beta-blockers
Surgery
Thyroid replacement procedure

Procedure:

Thyroid disorders are most common in adults. It can be managed successfully if detected early. In some cases, the thyroid gland becomes big with larger nodules. To resolve this condition, thyroidectomy, a thyroid removal surgery is the best option. If surgery is required, you are referred to the ENT or general surgeon with expertise in performing thyroid procedures to evaluate for further treatment procedures.

Prevention:

Managing thyroid diseases is easy. Medications and some lifestyle modifications can restore its function. Some of the preventive measures are:

consume a healthy diet.
Stay healthy and fit through regular physical activity.
Take preventive health checkups to track the nutrient levels in the body

Sometimes, a small checkup helps to increase your health status. For more information and clarification, visit Medark healthcare, a world-class treatment with the best endocrinologist and general physicians to treat all your thyroid problems.