Thyroid Disorders
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone, and the body functions slowly leading to symptoms such as:
- Tiredness
- Excessive sleepiness
- Constipation
- Weight gain
- Dry, coarse skin and hair
- Intolerance to cold
- Forgetfulness
- Poor growth
It could be present from birth (congenital hypothyroidism) or could occur later in childhood.
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a thyroid disorder that occurs when the thyroid produces an excess of thyroid hormones, and the body uses energy faster than it should.
The following are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism:
- Irritability/nervousness
- Weight loss
- Rapid heartbeat
- Shakiness of hands/ change in handwriting
- Sleep disturbances
- Enlarged thyroid gland
- Prominent/bulging eyes
- Heat sensitivity
- Poor attention span and behavior problems in children
All thyroid diseases can be treated, resulting in normal thyroid function. However, this frequently requires being on medication to maintain a normal thyroid state.
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