The thyroid gland plays a vital role in our body. It secretes special hormones - triiodothyronine and thyroxine - which are involved in all metabolic processes. In addition, its functioning is closely related to the hypothalamus. And like any organ, the thyroid gland can also suffer from various diseases. Everyone has heard of Graves' disease or goiter. It's about
autoimmune diseases, the mechanisms of which are complex. The gland begins to produce an excess amount of thyroid hormones, resulting in hyperthyroidism. Protruding eyeballs are just one obvious symptom of thyrotoxicosis, which actually has a devastating effect on almost all organs. The cardiovascular system is particularly affected, and in severe untreated cases, the disease can lead to disability.
Thyrotoxicosis: symptoms and treatment
With a mild form, in the initial stages, only tests canindicate the presence of a problem area. First of all, this is an increased content of the hormones T3 and T4. In addition, such a symptom of thyrotoxicosis as
nodes and heterogeneity of the surface will be noticeable on ultrasound of the thyroid gland. Since patients often have problems with the cardiovascular system, it is recommended to perform an electrocardiogram. A very unpleasant symptom of thyrotoxicosis is increased excitability, inability to control emotions, and nervous breakdowns. The feeling of anxiety and fear leads to insomnia. On the part of the digestive tract, loose stools are observed in the initial stages, and then the disorders can become more and more severe. Another symptom of thyrotoxicosis is weight loss despite a good appetite. Patients can eat a lot and often, but do not gain weight. However, this is not a he althy fit. Moreover, the next symptom of thyrotoxicosis is muscle weakness, fatigue, tremor. Calcium is washed out of the bone tissue, resulting in osteoporosis. As a result - brittleness and fragility, violations of the structure of the skeleton.
But the cardiovascular system suffers the most. Here, the main symptom of thyrotoxicosis is tachycardia (rapid heartbeat). Often there are high blood pressure and arrhythmias. In the initial stages, they affect the atria, only in advanced cases they become ventricular - that is, life-threatening. Eye symptoms in thyrotoxicosis are an increase, bulging of apples. The mucous membrane becomes dry, often there are irritations andfeeling of "sand".
Like any endocrine failure, this autoimmune effect
disease and fertility. In addition to the fact that libido is disturbed, an unpleasant symptom of thyrotoxicosis is an increase in the mammary glands in men and a decrease in potency. And women experience disruptions in menstrual cycles and infertility.
This disease should be treated by an endocrinologist. Since the mechanisms of occurrence are complex and still not fully understood, therapy is long-term. Most often, it is necessary not only to compensate for the condition, but also to correct the activity of the thyroid gland throughout life. Self-medication and folk remedies are ineffective, only a doctor can prescribe adequate therapy with drugs, radioactive iodine, or surgery in advanced cases.
