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Hormones are very important, and play a fundamental role in the functioning of the whole body. They are chemical substances produced by endocrine glands, which carry them by the blood throughout the organism. Whether a large or a slight imbalance in hormones, it can affect a great many functions in the body. Therefore it is very important to keep hormones in the body under control.
Thyroid gland
This small but still important endocrine organ of a butterfly shape is located on the front side of the neck. Its function contributes to regulating the production of the hormones triiodothyronine and thyroxine. Only two hormones, but very important hormones that affect the rate of metabolism, oxygen consumption, development and growth. The thyroid also produces another hormone called calcitonin, which regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism.
Thyroid disorders
Unfortunately thyroid disease is more common in women than in men. Why the gland does not function properly depends on many reasons. Among the most common causes are autoimmune diseases, which cause the immune system to reassess its priorities and begin to consider the thyroid as a foreign organ that is not part of the body. It thus begins to arm itself against the gland with antibodies that gradually destroy it. Other causes are family history, tumors, inflammations, radiation and others. If the gland becomes diseased, it can produce an excessive amount of hormones. Conversely, if its function slows down, that is decreases, it begins to produce very few hormones. The main indicators include:
- difficulty breathing or trouble swallowing
- pressure in the lower part of the neck
- hoarseness that does not go away
- unexplained change in weight – weight loss, weight gain
- palpitations
- frequent fatigue
- sadness, depression, anxiety
- hair loss
- cold hands and feet
- poor digestion
- leg pain
- fertility problems
- irregular menstruation
If you have noticed the symptoms mentioned above, do not hesitate and visit your attending physician.
