Question by Chris S: What are the symptoms of a thyroid problem. Is it just hair loss only or other signs?
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Answer by Donni-Jay
I am one of these sufferers of a thyroid disorder, called; Hypothyroidism. The doctor took four years to correctly diagnose me!
Here are the symptoms for an over-active thyroid;
1: Putting on weight without eating any more, whilst having a healthy diet.
2: Feeling lethargic, no matter how much sleep you have had.
3: Mood swings.
4: Feeling cold.
5: Hair loss!
Untreated, a multi-nodular goitre can form in the thyroid, but the eyes do not become prominent as with the over-active thyroid condition.
The patient will feel more lethargic as the time goes by, and might be unable to have the strength to get out of bed.
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If it is Hyperthyroidism, over-active thyroid;
1: Feeling hot even when the weather is cold.
2; Rushing about, not able to relax, tense.
3: Palpitations.
4: Feeling irritable all the time.
5: Unable to sleep.
If this condition is left untreated, the thyroid could swell, and so can the eyeballs, which is called; Goitre
A blood test can easily ascertain, which thyroid condition the patient has. Treatment is difficult to get the correct level of thyroid hormone needed in to regulate the body, but if you have a good specialist, called an; Endocrinologist it may take only 6 months to a year, depending on the severity of the case.
But, you will have to go back for regular three monthly blood tests to keep an eye on it. I found that if I had a weight gain, or managed to lose some weight, it affected the dosage I was on. So keep an eye on that too.
Donni-Jay
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