The thyroid gland performs an extremely important function in the human body. This is the body responsible for the production of hormones, which, in turn, affect the healthy functioning of the whole organism. Metabolism, proper growth, physical and mental development, healthy work of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, heat transfer processes - all this is controlled by the thyroid gland.
Thyroid function
Paradoxically, most people do not really know how and why one or another organ of their body functions, and what needs to be done to maintain its health. Or this knowledge is very superficial. But all this until a disease or other trouble occurs in the form of an exacerbation of a chronic or hereditary disease.
Why is the thyroid situation dangerous? By herself, she will never tell you that something is wrong with her. If there is a violation in her work, the thyroid gland will begin to have a negative effect on other organs and systems of the body that are affected by her work. A lot depends on her.
So what is the thyroid gland responsible for?
- Metabolism.
- The work of the cardiovascular system.
- Stable state of the nervous system.
- The immune system.
- Reproductive function in women and more.
What is the danger of a violation of the blood supply to the thyroid gland?
Blood, circulating throughout the body, supplies all organs with oxygen, energy, heat and all necessary substances. The work of any organ directly depends on the quality of the blood and the health of its continuous supply. But in comparison with other organs, the blood supply to the thyroid gland is much more intense per unit mass. Therefore, any failures instantly affect its functioning. The dependence is the most direct: if the implementation of the functions of the gland is reduced, the intensity of blood flow decreases. The body lacks hormones. A person becomes lethargic, lethargic, heart rate decreases, body weight grows for no apparent reason.
Blood supply to the thyroid gland is increased - gland hyperfunction. An excess of hormones is thrown into the blood. A person is excessively active, agitated, nervous, he can not sit in one place, sleep soundly. The pulse, regardless of external factors, is frequent, active sweating begins, body weight decreases against the background of loss of appetite.
Thyroid enlargement
Violation of the work of this body has another feature. It is especially important to know about it for people with a hereditary predisposition to hyperthyroidism - that is, increased organ function. Since the vessels of the thyroid gland literally envelop it on all sides, the increased intensity of blood flow causes them to grow rapidly. As a result, over time, iron can significantly increase in size. This process has several stages, which, however, can be reversible at any time with timely diagnosis and treatment. In the last stage, the thyroid gland becomes visible with the naked eye and deforms the line of the neck.
A person has difficulty swallowing, may feel pressure in the front of the head, sometimes a dry cough appears, similar to a chronic one.
Nodal formations
The thyroid gland, the disruption of which has already been occurring for some time, may not make itself felt directly. However, if you do not pay attention to the alarming, although not obvious signals that the body gives the person, you can lose sight of another dangerous process - the formation of nodes.
Neoplasms can be both microscopic and quite impressive in size, when a person is already able to feel them. Also, the node can be benign and malignant. The former do not require urgent radical treatment. Since benign nodes often occur against the background of a weak gland, endocrinologists usually prescribe an individual dose of hormones to patients and simply monitor the further behavior of the neoplasm. The seal may soon resolve, or it may change in size or remain as it was. The main thing is not to forget to control this process, that is, visit a doctor, be examined annually and donate blood for hormone levels.
The situation with malignant nodes is far from simple. When it comes to mutation of a gland cell, it can be caused either by a hereditary predisposition or by acute stress experienced by the body: heavy metal poisoning, radiation, poor ecology, and permanent stress. As soon as an ultrasound detects a malignant thyroid gland, it is important to surgically remove it as soon as possible, since, like any malignant tumor, it can cause metastasis.
Prevention
Since it has already been established that the blood supply to the thyroid gland significantly affects the functioning of the whole organism, it is important to understand that the state of the blood must be carefully monitored. This analysis is the first indicator of the emerging problem. It is especially important to regularly take tests if the patient has a history of hereditary thyroid disease.
General rules for prevention are as follows:
- proper balanced nutrition, especially pay attention to the use of iodine-containing foods;
- normal sleep and rest - do not allow frequent overwork;
- stress reduction - try to react calmly to everything. After all, stress is the most common cause of any disease;
- normal ecology, limitation of harmful radioactive effects.
However, these simple rules should be followed by any, even perfectly healthy person. Especially if he wants to stay healthy as long as possible.