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The thyroid is an endocrine gland that is important in the human body in terms of producing the hormones triiodothyronine, thyroxine and calcitonin. These hormones are involved in proper metabolic function and human development.
The whole process is controlled by the hypothalamus (part of the diencephalon). When the thyroid does not function properly, serious diseases arise.
Small, but how important the thyroid is. The symptoms of diseases associated with it are often underestimated.
Therefore we have 7 symptoms for you that indicate thyroid dysfunction.
Thyroid disorders affect about 20% of Czechs, especially women.
About half of the people suffering from thyroid dysfunction do not even know it. The symptoms of the disease are ambiguous, sometimes invisible, unpleasant and associated with various illnesses.
If they occur for a longer time, they can significantly reduce quality of life. Therefore familiarize yourself with the symptoms that patients suffering from hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and thyroiditis complain about. If most of them apply to you as well, do not delay visiting a doctor and request a thorough examination of the thyroid.
1. Heart palpitations and high blood pressure
2. Changes in body weight
3. Constant fatigue
4. Mood changes and stomach problems
5. Concentration problems
6. Persistent sore throat
7. Hair loss and dry skin
