Diffuse goiter of the thyroid gland is accompanied and characterized by an increase in the size of the organ and an increase in its functions. This is due to the fact that a sufficiently large number of thyroid hormones are produced, which directly affect the work of all internal organs and systems of the human body.
The main symptoms of the disease are palpitations, fatigue, general weakness of the body, increased nervous irritability, disturbances or lack of sleep, etc. Many people at the initial stage of the disease can lose weight with a good enough appetite. Diffuse goiter is often referred to as Bazedovaya disease, which is accompanied by effusion and a significant increase in the neck. Also a clear sign of endocrine disruption is excessive sweating with minimal physical exertion.
The exact causes of the disease have not been established so far. But, as a rule, diffuse goiter can appear during systematic stressful situations, after infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract (tonsillitis), with excessive exposure to direct sunlight, etc. Low governing environmental safety, low iodine content in foods and drinking water, and the use of low-quality foods (especially those with carcinogens) also increase goiter.
Of course, if you have found diffuse goiter, you need to choose the optimal treatment complex, which depends on the stage of the disease and on the individual characteristics of the patient's body. First of all, this is the right diet. It should be noted that for violations of the endocrine system, it is necessary to increase the value of the daily diet (up to 3700 Kcal). Most of them are carbohydrates. You can not do without vitamins (thiamine, retinol), which are necessary to activate the processes of carbohydrate metabolism. It is advisable to include a large amount of seafood (seaweed, shrimp, crab) in the diet, as they contain a lot of iodine, the lack of which is one of the main causes of goiter.
To remove diffuse goiter of 1 degree, you need to contact a specialist. As a rule, thyreostatics, iodine therapy and surgery followed by rehabilitation are used for treatment. Here it is necessary to take into account the complexity and course of the disease. In therapeutic methods, drugs containing iodine and thyreostatics are used. The first group of drugs is usually prescribed for a course of 2-3 weeks, after which you need to take a break. The second group is used for a long time, since the goal of treatment is not only to reduce goiter, but also to eliminate all signs.
There are folk remedies that can get rid of unpleasant symptoms and the disease itself or a deviation in the thyroid gland. The first recipe is a teaspoon of seaweed powder for a month. You can also eat feijoa pulp mixed with sugar in equal proportions, on an empty stomach 2-3 tablespoons. An effective way is potentilla, from which you can prepare a tincture. To do this, take 1-2 teaspoons of dried grass and pour half a liter of boiling water. Use the prepared infusion throughout the day, dividing into equal portions (half a glass).
It is advisable for a faster and more effective treatment to maintain a healthy lifestyle, not to exclude physical activity necessary for the normal functioning of the human body. It is much easier to prevent a disease than to treat it later and eliminate the negative consequences that can leave an imprint on other organs and systems of the human body.