The thyroid gland in men performs very important tasks. It allows the body to function normally. This indispensable organ is a component of the endocrine system and is responsible for the production of the necessary hormones. In diseases of the thyroid gland in a person, malfunctioning of the whole organism occurs, which leads to serious health problems. Problems in the endocrine system adversely affect the quality of life of the patient. To prevent negative consequences, it is recommended to regularly undergo medical examinations, which will reveal the thyroid disease in men and timely eliminate it.
The first signs of thyroid disorders are:
- joint and muscle pain;
- discomfort and swelling of the neck;
- bowel disorder ;
- change in the condition of hair and skin;
- increased cholesterol;
- causeless irritability, depression;
- excessive fatigue;
- weight fluctuations.
The thyroid gland in men with reduced activity provokes symptoms such as intolerance to cold, a sharp increase in body weight, slow heartbeat, dry hair and skin, as well as frequent constipation. Increased thyroid activity is accompanied by weight loss, intolerance to heat, increased nervousness and excitability, sleep disturbance and increased intestinal motility.
Pathology of the thyroid gland:
- hyperthyroidism is characterized by excessive production of hormones;
- Bazedova’s disease, in which thyroid stimulation is carried out by the immune system;
- hypothyroidism is characterized by a deficiency of produced hormones;
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis is accompanied by a decrease in the amount of hormones by antibodies of the immune system;
- thyroid cancer occurs as a result of the development of small neoplasms and thyroid nodes.
The thyroid gland in men is examined using the following methods:
- palpation of the neck;
- reflex test;
- listening with a stethoscope;
- measurement of blood pressure, as well as heart rate and heart rate;
- examination of the organs of vision;
- assessment of indicators of mass and body temperature;
- determination of the condition of nails, skin and hair;
- blood tests;
- computer diagnostics;
- a sample of the skin on iodine;
- urine and saliva tests.
Indications for removal of the thyroid gland:
- oncological diseases;
- the formation of goiter with signs of compression of the neck;
- some types of injuries;
- diffuse toxic or sternal goiter;
- functional autonomy of the thyroid gland.
Removing the thyroid gland in men is a very serious event that must be carefully planned. Before the operation, it is important to examine the level of antibodies and hormones, conduct an ultrasound of the lymph nodes of the neck, do laryngoscopy, computed tomography, and, if necessary, magnetic resonance imaging. In addition, the patient must undergo general clinical blood tests that will help determine the date of the surgery. How effectively the thyroid gland will be operated on in men depends entirely on the severity of the disease, so if you have the first suspicious symptoms, you should seek medical help.
Types of thyroid surgery:
- thyroidectomy (complete removal of the gland);
- resection (removal of a specific area of tissue);
- hemithyroidectomy (excision of one lobe of the thyroid gland);
- lymphodissection (performed on the lymphatic cervical nodes).