You are a woman, you are menopausal and you suffer mild symptoms such as nervousness, fatigue, dry skin, tend to weight gain, and so on. and if it was hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroid frequent among women from 50 years …
The hypothyroidism, resulting from low production of hormones by the thyroid gland, does not mean that women past menopause, but we note that the disorder is more common in this population, particularly as regards the so-called primary hypothyroidism . Indeed, there are two forms:
Primary hypothyroidism is a deficiency in thyroid hormones due to a malfunction of the thyroid gland,
hypothyroidism secondary or center is linked to a problem with the pituitary or hypothalamus, brain structures that control the thyroid.
What are the symptoms typical of hypothyroidism?
Overall, in cases of hypothyroidism, the functioning of bodies is slowing down (conversely, it is accelerating in case of hyperthyroidism):
fatigue,
lack of training and fatigue,
slow intellectual
nervousness,
Cold and dry skin,
brittle hair and nails,
hair loss,
weight gain (moderate) despite a lack of appetite,
hoarsely,
muscle cramps and stiffness,
constipation,
irritability, etc..
But often the symptoms are subtle because they appear very gradually, and complications are placing on the track slow heartbeat, mental depression, hallucinations, memory, gallstones, anemia, and so on.
Note that hypothyroidism (or hyperthyroidism) can also be manifested by the presence of goiter, lump in the neck indicating a malfunction of the thyroid gland.
Anyway, this track should be explored at the slightest suspicion.
The doctor conducts a palpation of the thyroid gland, but it is a hormonal mix from a blood test to clarify the functioning of the thyroid. In some cases, cervical ultrasound or a thyroid scan is required to verify the structure and status of the gland.
How to treat hypothyroidism?
The treatment relies on prescribing hormone replacement (synthetic thyroid hormone) at doses and gradually increasing over several weeks, sometimes months or even for life. In any case, regular monitoring is needed to detect any overdose or dosage.
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