The thyroid gland plays a vital role in our body. It secretes special hormones - triiodothyronine and thyroxine - which are involved in all metabolic processes. In addition, its functioning is closely associated with the hypothalamus. And like any organ, the thyroid gland can also suffer with various diseases. Everyone has heard of a bazedovoy disease or goiter. We are talking about
autoimmune diseases, the mechanisms of occurrence of which are complex. Iron begins to produce an excess of thyroid hormones, resulting in hyperthyroidism. Bulging eyeballs are just one clear symptom of thyrotoxicosis, which in fact has a devastating effect on almost all organs. The cardiovascular system is particularly affected, and in severe untreated cases, the disease can lead to disability.
Thyrotoxicosis: symptoms and treatment
With a mild form, in the initial stages, only analyzes can signal the presence of a problem area. First of all, this is an increased content of the hormones T3 and T4. In addition, a symptom of thyrotoxicosis, such as
nodes and heterogeneity of the surface will be noticeable on
ultrasound of the thyroid gland. Since patients often have problems with the cardiovascular system, it is recommended to perform an electrocardiogram. A very unpleasant symptom of thyrotoxicosis is increased excitability, inability to control emotions, nervous breakdowns. A sense of anxiety and fear leads to insomnia. From the digestive tract, loose stools are observed in the initial stages, and then the disorders can be more severe. Another symptom of thyrotoxicosis is weight loss, despite a good appetite. Patients can eat a lot and often, but do not gain weight. However, this is not healthy harmony. Moreover, the next symptom of thyrotoxicosis is muscle weakness, fatigue, tremor. Calcium is washed out of the bone tissue, resulting in osteoporosis. As a result - brittleness and fragility, violations of the structure of the skeleton.
But the cardiovascular system is most affected. Here the main symptom of thyrotoxicosis is tachycardia (heart palpitations). Often there are high blood pressure and arrhythmias. In the initial stages, they affect the atria, only in advanced cases they become ventricular - that is, life-threatening. Eye symptoms with thyrotoxicosis are an increase, bulging apples. The mucous membrane becomes dry, often irritation and a feeling of "sand".
Like any endocrine failure, this autoimmune effect
disease and fertility. In addition to the fact that libido is disturbed, an unpleasant symptom of thyrotoxicosis is an increase in the mammary glands in men and a decrease in potency. And in women, there are disruptions in the menstrual cycles and infertility.
An endocrinologist should treat this disease. Since the mechanisms of occurrence are complex and are still not fully understood, therapy is long-term. Most often it is necessary not only to compensate for the condition, but also to correct the activity of the thyroid gland throughout life. Self-medication and folk remedies are ineffective, only a doctor can prescribe adequate therapy with drugs, radioactive iodine, or surgical intervention in advanced cases.